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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the AZ0252 - American Legion Post 56's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 08:30 am, AZ0252 - American Legion Post 56 will be helping Desert Lawn Memorial 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 AZ0252 - American Legion Post 56 and Wreaths Across America!
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by Lynn Comstock & Naomi R Comstock for Jack Ferro, Honored by Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery
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by Lynn Comstock & Naomi R Comstock for Ronald F., Honored by Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery
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Location Information
1415 S 1st Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364, United States
Click here for the Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 S 1st Avenue. Yuma, Arizona 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 are usually Funeral Services going on in the Cemetery on this day. Please, all we ask is that we all be courteous of these events and park out of the way of Funeral attendees. Thank you so much.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery. 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.
Our Locations
AZDLMY - Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery
Welcome to Wreaths Across America, Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, Arizona and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19th, 2020. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
