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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Vermont Veterans' Home's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024, at noon, Wreaths Across America will be at the Vermont Veterans'' Home Cemetary to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting the Vermont Veterans' Home and Wreaths Across America!
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Personal Message
by Barb Thayer for John J Lefebvre , Navy, Medic, Honored by Bennington Vermont Veterans Home Cemetery
In honor and remembrance of our dad
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In Honor Of
by Tracy DeBarber for Spec. Zachary J. Ackerknecht, Army, Honored by Bennington Vermont Veterans Home Cemetery
In honor of my nephew and great grandson of Pvt. Heiber T. Ackerknecht, WW II veteran. Thank you for your service to your country. We are very proud of you and it is our honor to have you serve.
Check out 3 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.
Location Information
325 N St
Bennington, VT 05201, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at the Vermont Veterans' Home Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
VT0019 - Vermont Veteran Moms Remembering ALL VT Veterans
Welcome to VT0019 - Vermont Veteran Moms Remembering ALL VT Veterans! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
VT0018P - Bennington Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol
Welcome to VT0018P - Bennington Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Bennington Vermont Veterans Home Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
