REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the VFW Post 5408 Acworth, GA (GA0093P)'s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 17, 2022 at 10:00 am, VFW Post 5408 Acworth, GA (GA0093P) will be helping Georgia 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 VFW Post 5408 Acworth, GA (GA0093P) and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
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Memory
by Eldridge H. for Todd (Smitty) Smith, Air Force, Honored by Georgia National Cemetery
Memory
by Eldridge H. for Todd (Smitty) Smith, Air Force, Honored by Georgia National Cemetery
Ceremony Details
Location Information
1080 Veterans Cemetery Road
Canton, GA 30114
Click here for the Georgia National Cemetery 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
There is very limited parking at this cemetery. Please carpool or UBER/LYFT to the cemetery.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Georgia National Cemetery . Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
If you would like, volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, on December 17th, 2022. Families with a loved one buried at Georgia National Cemetery may place a single wreath starting at 9am.
The ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM.
All other non-grave specific wreaths will be placed after the ceremony.
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.