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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the El Cajon Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Dec. 14, 2024, Wreaths Across America will be at El Cajon Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through placing Remembrance wreaths to honor our country's fallen heroes.

Please help our location by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below.

Thank you so much for supporting El Cajon Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Memoriam
by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 51 for Miriam Carson, Honored by El Cajon Cemetery

Loved Always

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In Memoriam
by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 51 for Richard Jewel Ewell, Honored by El Cajon Cemetery

Check out 10 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

CAELCN - El Cajon Cemetery
2080 Dehesa Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 09:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Mitzi Elsten, Thomas Ritz

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. There is street parking available outside the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and walk in to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at El Cajon 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 at 8:30 am on Jan. 18, 2025.

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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

CA0785 - Lakeside VFW Carter-Smith Post & Auxiliary 5867

Welcome to CA0785 - Lakeside VFW Carter-Smith Post & Auxiliary 5867! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

CA0828P - Scouts BSA Troop 51

Welcome to La Mesa's Troop 51! Our Troop is proud to support El Cajon Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible.

4 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.