Results
2026 So Far
Location title
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Dekalb County Cemeteries's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 19, 2026 at 11:00 am (CST) (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Dekalb County Cemeteries to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Dekalb County Cemeteries and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
Invite
National Tank Truck Carriers Partners with Wreaths Across America
Read more about the partnership.
Wreaths Across America Launches “Past Stories, Current Lessons"
The podcast is hosted by Gold Star Mother and curriculum developer Cindy Tatum.
491 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.
Location Information
Ceremony Address:
410 Godfrey Ave NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967, United States
Cemetery Address:
9880 AL-117
Valley Head, AL 35989, United States
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 ceremony at Dekalb County Cemeteries. 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. 13, 2025, beginning at 11:00am. The placement of remembrance wreaths at Glenwood Cemetery will follow after the ceremony. Thank you for your support!
