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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the CA0785 - Lakeside VFW Carter-Smith Post & Auxiliary 5867's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), CA0785 - Lakeside VFW Carter-Smith Post & Auxiliary 5867 will be helping Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the CA0785 - Lakeside VFW Carter-Smith Post & Auxiliary 5867 and Wreaths Across America!
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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $352,930 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for 2025
142 participating locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.
Wreaths Across America Honors “Flying Tiger Line Flight 739” with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Wreaths Across America remembers the 63nd anniversary of the Disappearance of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739. Join us for a special event at 2 p.m. on our official Facebook page and over Wreaths Across America Radio.
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In Memory Of for Lorin F. Douthett, United States Military, Born 03/08/15, Passed On 11/29/85, Honored by Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
To honor my my husband Lorin (who I purchased a wreath for in January) I am sponsoring a wreath for a veteran named Lorin also. My hubby died 3 years ago today. This Lorin served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
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In Memory Of for Glenn Eugene Luhnow, United States Military, Born 09/09/45, Honored by Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Glenn Eugene Luhnow, Private First Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam, KIA. Bronze Star and Purple Heart. On October 14, 1967, while participating in Operation Kunia, near Ben Suc, Binh Duong Province, Glenn was killed during a search and destroy mission in the Ho Bo Woods. He served with Company D, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. A graduate of Grossmont High School, Glennwas outgoing, fun, enjoyed sports and lived each day to the fullest. His wife Sandy was expecting their first child, a daughter who was named after her dad - Glennda Gene Luhnow.
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Location Information
1700 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106, United States
Click here for the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
From Interstate 5 South or Interstate-8 West: Exit at Rosecrans Street, turn right on Canon Street, turn left on Catalina Boulevard.
From Interstate 5 North: Exit and turn left on Hawthorne Street, turn right on North. Harbor Drive, turn left on Rosecrans Street (State Route 209), turn right on Canon Street, turn left on Catalina Boulevard.
Parking Instructions
You will be directed into the cemetery by our volunteers. There will be lots of cars driving into the cemetery ahead of you. Be patient, DO NOT stop and park your vehicle on Catalina Blvd. You should continue to drive into the cemetery in the long procession of vehicles. Exit your vehicle to place an honor wreath only when instructed by a traffic control volunteer. Please be courteous as this may take some time as everyone gets an opportunity to participate.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to support our National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get updates about the cemetery and ceremony.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Please help ensure that ALL participants get the opportunity to place a wreath. There is a VERY LIMITED number of wreaths for the large number of people who want to participate. Ask your employer to sponsor wreaths.
- Remember we are NOT here to just lay wreaths at head stones. We are honoring the fallen.
- Bring a marker/pen, at the grave site take the white tag from the back of the wreath. Write the name of the veteran onto the tag and then take the white tag home with you.
- Place the wreath (with red ribbon positioned on top) in front of the head stone, stand up and SALUTE, SAY the name of the veteran out loud and THANK that veteran for their service.
- We especially appreciate volunteers' willingness to help clean-up wreaths on January 3rd, 2026 at 8:00AM. Check in with the location coordinator or just show up at 8:00 AM.
One important thing to remember is to have a positive attitude and a wonderful experience participating in this event. Thank you for helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Our Locations
CAFRNS - Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Welcome to WAA Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Thank you for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day. Please click "Sponsor" to sponsor wreaths that will be laid at the headstones of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
CAELCN - El Cajon Cemetery
Welcome to Troop 51, and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, Dec. 14, 2024. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths for our fallen heroes.
