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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Union Cemetery of Quakertown's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Union Cemetery of Quakertown 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 Union Cemetery of Quakertown and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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In Memory Of for Harold B. Hillegas, United States Military, Born 03/28/16, Passed On 08/07/75, Honored by Union Cemetery of Quakertown

In loving memory of my father, Harold B. Hillegas, a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, who served from 1942 to 1945 with the 128th Signal Radio Intelligence Company, operating from North Africa to Rome. "Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received, but only what you have given: a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage." - Francis of Assisi He was deeply loved and will be forever missed.

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In Memory Of for Richard B. Pekala, United States Military, Honored by Union Cemetery of Quakertown

Miss you, Pap Pap. Thank you for all your years of service to our country and to our family.God Bless all those who serve as well as their families!

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Location Information

PAUCOC - Union Cemetery of Quakertown
Cemetery Rd
Quakertown, PA 18951, United States
Veteran Graves: 400
Coverage Goal: 400
Wreaths So Far: 231
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony
Wreath Clean Up: March 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Location Coordinator: Sandy Eckhart, Leon Amato
Contact Location: 

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 Union Cemetery of Quakertown. 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.