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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 19, 2026 (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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In Memory Of
William Jerse, United States Military, Born 11/01/48, Passed On 05/12/69
Died at the young age of 20 in Vietnam. He went to El Cajon Valley High School.
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In Memory Of
Walter Kirt Clarke, United States Military, Born 02/28/44, Passed On 04/29/68
Much too young to die at 24 years of age in Vietnam. He went to El Cajon Valley High School.
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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. Please be patient. DO NOT stop and park your vehicle on Catalina Blvd before you reach the cemetery. Continue to drive into the cemetery in the long procession of vehicles. 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 the ceremony.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Please help ensure that ALL participants have the opportunity to place a wreath. There are a VERY LIMITED number of wreaths for the large number of people who want to participate. Ask your employer to sponsor wreaths. Wreaths are 100% tax deductible.
- Remember we are NOT here to just lay wreaths at headstones. We are honoring the fallen.
- Bring a marker/pen, once at the grave site remove the white tag from the back of the wreath. Write the name of the veteran onto the tag and take that white tag home with you.
- Place the wreath (with red ribbon positioned on top) in front of the headstone, stand up and SALUTE, SAY the NAME of the veteran out loud and THANK the veteran for their service.
- We especially appreciate volunteers' willingness to help recover/clean-up wreaths on January 9th, 2027 at 8:00AM. Register via the "Volunteer" button 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 El Cajon Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day on December 19, 2026. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
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