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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the NY0507 - Friends of Long Island National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, NY0507 - Friends of Long Island National Cemetery will be helping Long Island 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 NY0507 - Friends of Long Island National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Richard A. Rotanz, United States Military, Born 09/09/28, Passed On 08/21/68, Honored by Long Island National Cemetery
Dad,It's been 56 years and how we wish you were here today to meet our wives, your grandchildren, and great grandchildren but better yet, they would be able to finally meet you ... a person bigger than life! Say hello to mom and we're happy that you two are together again after being apart for 50 years.We miss you every day!
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by Carol Perretti for FRANK PERRETTI, United States Military, Born 11/10/16, Passed On 07/29/95, Honored by Long Island National Cemetery
You are truly missed. Always in our thoughts.
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Location Information
2040 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States
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WE'RE BACK!!!!!!
Our Wreath Laying once again will take place within Long Island National Cemetery.
The tractor trailers will be loaded and the wreaths will be stationed at specified locations PRIOR to our noon ceremony. The wreaths WILL NOT be placed until after our ceremony which takes place at noon on December 17th. The ceremony will take place near section R and the DSS (Distinguished Service Section). After our ceremony which takes place for approximately a half hour, all the volunteers will place the wreaths within the specified locations.
Parking Instructions
Parking will be on any of the numbered rows within the cemetery. There will be signs for you to go and where to park. Please remember to get there early since Parking will be at a premium.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Long Island National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Our ceremony will take place at noon and wreath laying will start shortly after that around 12:30pm. Wreaths will be in boxes at the assigned areas throughout the cemetery. Maps will be provided to show where to place the wreaths at the cemetery.
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.
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NYLINC - Long Island National Cemetery
Welcome to NYLINC - Long Island National Cemetery and thank you deeply 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.
