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

Welcome to the Dekalb County Cemeteries; Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Sat., Dec. 19, 2026, our Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony will begin at 11:00am at Patriots Memorial Park, Fort Payne, AL, to Remember and Honor our veterans.  Afterwards volunteers will participate through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and by saying their names aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths after the ceremony at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button.  We invite members of our communities and their friends/family to be present and participate with you. 

Thank you so much for supporting Dekalb County Cemeteries and Wreaths Across America!

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Trucking Tributes with Virginia Bulger

Host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Bulger, the Government and Community Affairs Manager at Transurban.

Karen Worcester's June Message

Freedom is worth celebrating. But freedom is also worth remembering.

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Location Information

ALDECC - Dekalb County Cemeteries
Ceremony Address:
410 Godfrey Ave NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967, United States

Cemetery Address:
9880 AL-117
Valley Head, AL 35989, United States
Veteran Graves: 60
Coverage Goal: 60
Wreaths So Far: 59
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 11:00 am (CST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Linda Jones, Diane Hill
Contact Location: 

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 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 Day!  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 help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

AL0115P - Hannah White Arnett Chapter, NSDAR, & DeKalb County VFW Post 3128

Welcome to our Hannah White Arnett, NSDAR, and DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 WAA page! Our Sponsorship Group is proud to support Patriots Memorial Park and Glenwood Cemetery, Fort Payne, AL, to help honor and remember our veterans. Click "View" to learn more about our efforts. Please join us for for the National Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony at Patriots Memorial Park, 401 Godfrey Ave NE, Fort Payne, AL, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026, beginning at 11:00am. The placement of remembrance wreaths at Glenwood Cemetery will follow after the ceremony. Thank you for your support!