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VFW 7012-New Freedom, PA is Remembering, Honoring, and Teaching about veterans’ sacrifices! Everyone is invited to the VFW’s Wreath Ceremony on December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) which is held at the New Freedom Veterans Park (16700 Veterans Dr., New Freedom, PA). Please sponsor a $17 wreath or volunteer. IMPORTANT: To maximize your sponsorship, choose the “Groups” tab at the top of this page and then scroll down to select a group to sponsor through them. Many groups register in the “$5 Forward Plan” where Wreaths Across America automatically gives the group $5 forward to sponsor additional wreaths! If you have any questions, contact the VFW 7012 Coordinator at (717) 968-8505.
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Wreaths Across America Presents Annual REMEMBER Award to Robert “Bob” Freeman of North Carolina
On Monday, June 23, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Robert “Bob” Freeman of Gastonia, North Carolina, as the ninth recipient of the organization’s REMEMBER Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who Remembers the fallen and their sacrifice in a way that goes above and beyond.
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Location Information
S Highland Dr
Shrewsbury, PA 17361, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Before going to the cemeteries to lay wreaths, volunteers should attend the VFW Wreath Ceremony at the “New Freedom Veterans Park” @ 16700 Veterans Drive, New Freedom, PA (just off Campbell Road). There is plenty of parking there, but parking may be limited at New Freedom Ceremony if that is where you plan to volunteer. However, it is just a short walking distance to the New Freedom Cemetery from the Veterans Park or Park on George Street next to cemetery.
During the ceremony, please listen for any updates on where volunteers should go to place wreaths. After the ceremony, Location Coordinators will arrive at the cemeteries to give further instructions to volunteers. We ask that no volunteers start laying wreaths until the Location Coordinator gives instructions.
- New Freedom Cemetery (Off Campbell Road & George Street) - There is limited parking inside that cemetery. We suggest parking on George St. if you choose to drive over to the cemetery instead of parking at the Veterans Park)
- St. John the Baptist Cemetery (315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, PA)
- Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Church (5890 Steltz Road, Glen Rock, PA – going out of New Freedom west on Rt. 851)
- Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery (South Highland Road, Shrewsbury, PA)
- Joseph Giesey Memorial Cemetery (South Highland Road, Shrewsbury, PA)
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 Joseph Giesey Memorial 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.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
PA0484 - VFW Post 7012
Welcome to PA0484 - VFW Post 7012! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support New Freedom 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!
