Results
2026 So Far
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the OH0501 - Damascus Methodist Church "The Forge"'s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm, OH0501 - Damascus Methodist Church "The Forge" will be helping Damascus 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 OH0501 - Damascus Methodist Church "The Forge" and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
Invite
Wreaths Across America Radio and At Ease Magazine Looking Forward to a Third Year of Amplifying the Voices of the Veteran Community
Wreaths Across America Radio and At Ease Magazine partner to amplify the voices of America’s veterans for a third year.
AI Literacy and Guardrails: Building Stability and Support for Military-Connected Students
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its integration into education presents both exciting opportunities and important responsibilities, especially those supporting military-connected students.
471 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.
Location Information
Valley Road
Damascus, OH, United States
Click here for the Damascus Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Directions to Damascus Cemetery
Damascus Cemetery
Damascus, OH 44460
From Salem, OH (East):
-
Head west on State Route 62 (US-62 W) toward Damascus.
-
Continue approximately 7 miles.
-
As you enter Damascus, look for the Damascus Friends Church and Damascus Cemetery on your left-hand side.
-
Follow event signage and volunteer parking directions once on site.
From Alliance, OH (West):
-
Take State Route 62 (US-62 E) toward Damascus.
-
Continue approximately 9 miles until you reach the Damascus community.
-
The cemetery entrance will be on your right-hand side, across from Damascus Friends Church.
From Canfield or Columbiana (South):
-
Take State Route 45 N toward Salem.
-
Turn onto US-62 W and continue toward Damascus (about 7 miles).
-
The cemetery will be located on the left as you enter town.
From Beloit or Sebring (North):
-
Travel south on State Route 534 to US-62.
-
Turn left (east) onto US-62 toward Damascus.
-
Continue for about 1 mile, and the cemetery will be on your right.
Parking:
Event parking will be clearly marked near the cemetery entrance. Volunteers will be available to assist with directions and accessibility needs.
Parking Instructions
Please plan ahead for parking, as Light Up Damascus will also be taking place on the same day, bringing additional visitors to the area.
Primary Parking:
Parking for the Wreaths Across America ceremony will be available in the designated lots near Damascus Cemetery and Damascus Friends Church. Volunteers will be on site to help direct traffic and guide you to available spaces.
Overflow Parking:
If primary parking areas become full, overflow parking will be available nearby, Please follow all posted event parking signs and volunteer instructions for safety and efficiency.
Accessibility:
Handicap-accessible parking spaces will be reserved near the cemetery entrance for those with mobility needs.
Because of the increased traffic from Light Up Damascus, we recommend arriving early — by 11:15 AM — to allow time for parking and check-in.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our community comes together for both of these meaningful events.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
Wreaths Across America – Damascus Cemetery
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Ceremony begins at 12:00 PM
We invite you to join us for a heartfelt ceremony honoring the brave men and women who served our nation. The program will include remarks from local leaders, a moment of silence, and the ceremonial laying of wreaths on veterans’ graves — a gesture of remembrance, respect, and gratitude.
Volunteer Information:
Volunteers are essential to the success of this event. Everyone is welcome — families, veterans, students, and community members alike.
-
Arrival Time: Please arrive by 11:30 AM for check-in and volunteer briefing.
-
Parking: Designated parking areas will be clearly marked near the cemetery entrance.
-
Dress Code: Dress warmly and wear comfortable footwear; the ceremony will take place outdoors.
-
Wreath Placement: Following the ceremony, volunteers will assist in placing wreaths across the cemetery grounds.
This event is an opportunity for our community to come together in unity, gratitude, and remembrance. By volunteering your time, you help ensure that no hero is ever forgotten.
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.
For questions or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Andrew Wolfgang 330-728-5423.
Our Locations
OHDAMA - Damascus Cemetery
Welcome to Wreaths Across America – Damascus Cemetery
On Saturday, December 13th at 12:00 PM, we invite you to join us at Damascus Cemetery as we come together to remember, honor, and teach. Each wreath placed represents a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who served our nation with courage and sacrifice.
This event is more than a ceremony — it’s a moment for our community to unite in gratitude, to reflect on the price of freedom, and to ensure that no veteran is ever forgotten.
We welcome families, friends, and neighbors to participate in this meaningful tradition. Together, we can honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the next generation to carry forward the values our heroes defended.
