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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Wood National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) EST (11:00 CST LOCAL MKE), Wreaths Across America will be at Wood National Cemetery 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.
***Please note time zones***
Please see the other Pages for parking or ceremony details.
Thank you so much for supporting Wood National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Thomas J. Patton, Jr. for Edwin John Patton, Army, Honored by Wood National Cemetery
Edwin John Patton, My Grandfather, served in two world wars and i have always been honored to be his grandson. We miss you, thank you for your service in keeping this country safe.
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Location Information
5000 West National Ave
Bldg 1301
Milwaukee, WI 53295, 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.
Meet at Juneau Avenue & Walker Road on the Wood National Cemetery grounds
Ceremony Coordinates = 43.0296727, -87.9814376
Dress for the weather- all activities are outdoors in Wisconsin (cold & damp)
***Please note time zones*** Milwaukee, WI ceremony event at Wood National Cemetery starts at 11:00 CST (local - sharp!) Volunteer wreath laying will follow
Please do not park in front of the ceremony location as the roads are very tight and we wish to make pain access for VA grounds employees as well as the ceremony personnel. There is a parking lot approximately 1/4 of a mile south of the ceremony site on Kilbourn Circle and General Wolcott Boulevard, which would be the preferred location to park.
Parking Instructions
PLEASE DO NOT PARK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CERMONY SITE...
Roadway is tight! The VA staff and ceremony staff need access.
There is a parking lot approximately 1/4 mile to the south on Gener Wolcott Boulevard & Kilbourn Circle.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Wood National 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.
- ***Please note time zones*** Milwaukee, WI ceremony event at Wood National Cemetery starts Saturday 14 December at 11:00 CST (local - sharp!) Volunteer wreath laying will follow
- Meet at Juneau Avenue & Walker Road on the Wood National Cemetery grounds
- Dress for the weather- all activities are outdoors in Wisconsin (cold & damp)
- The preferred parking location would be approximately 1/4 of a mile to the south on the corners of Kilbourn Circle and General Wolcott Boulevard. The roads are very tight and we would like to maintain access for the VA grounds employees as well as the ceremony personnel.
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.
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