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Welcome to the Friends of the Virginia Veterans Cemetery Wreaths Across America page:
On December 14, 2014, a Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of REMEMBRANCE wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. The event begins at 11:30am with the arrival of the ceremonial wreaths escorted by local law enforcement, the Patriot Guard Riders and other dedicated motorcyclists. The ceremony begins at 12:00 noon followed by the wreath laying. The names of the fallen are spoken aloud during placement to ensure the fallen and their sacrifices are never forgotten.
The wreath laying event itself is very popular however, fundraising in order to have enough wreaths to achieve our goal of placing a wreath at every hero's place of rest has become increasingly difficult. This year in order to accomplish full cemetary coverage we must secure sponsorship for over 5700 wreaths through private donations. In order to assist in achieving this goal we have created this "Friends of the Virginia Veterans Cemetery" (VA1031) fundraising group which provides for an additional or 3rd wreath for every 2 sponsored.
We have also established a Facebook page for this event to provide additional information. Please find the link to the "Wreaths Across America at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery" below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/457188204873007
Please spread the word about this event and the urgent need for wreath sponsorship. Last year we had over 3000 people in attendance and with a higher annual grave count and increasingly larger crowds expected every year we need your support. Please sponsor a wreath and spread the word to you family, friends and coworkers to support this very worthy cause. The cutoff date to support this year's effort is December 3, 2024 and all donations received after that date will count towards the 2025 wreath count.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible through this Friends Group 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 help us REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Thank you so much for supporting the Virginia Veterans Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
10300 Pridesville Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002, United States
Click here for the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia Page
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
Please enter the cemetery through the main entrance and proceed to the right. Proceed around the cemetery loop and parallel park along both sides of the roadway facing the same direction. Please pull as far forward as possible forward to maximize parking. During the event a one-way traffic pattern will be in effect. Please note that the Patriot Guard will be arriving with the ceremonial wreaths at 11:30am and at that time vehicular traffic will be prevented from entering the cemetery until the escort is complete. Alternative parking is permitted on the shoulder of Pridesville Road.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
-The Patriot Guard will arrive with the ceremonial wreaths at 11:30am.
-At 12:00 noon the wreaths will be placed by volunteers in accordance with the outlined Wreaths Across America program.
-Those who are interested in volunteering to assist with the wreath laying are asked to register on this website.
-Additional Information regarding this event can also be found on the "Wreaths Across America at The Virginia Veterans Cemetery" Facebook page.
Our Locations
VAVCAM - Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia
Welcome to Amelia Virginia Veterans Cemetery and thank you for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). 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.
