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

Welcome to the Auburn Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The Auburn Composite Squadron will be helping Fort Mitchell 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 Auburn Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Memory Of for Jack Franklin, Air Force, Honored by Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

In Memory of Michael A Grimes. This is one of the toughest Marines we have ever known! With Love, Kimberly, Sabrina, Matthew, Tanner & Amber

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In Honor Of for Tanner Dettman, Honored by Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

US Army SG Tanner Dettman - thank you for your service and dedication

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Location Information

ALFMNF - Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
553 Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856, United States
Click here for the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Grave Specific Placements at 9am, all other wreaths Immediately Following Ceremony)

Karrie Schwerin

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 parking. Parking will be near the cemetery.

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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.

#########CEREMONY PARKING#########

## NO PARKING INSIDE THE CEMETERY ##

WE NEED THE ENTIRE LOOP OF THE CEMETERY FREE OF CARS SO THE TRUCKS CAN UNLOAD ALL THE WREATHS.

YOU ALL DID OF WONDERFUL JOB OF DONATING!!

PARKING WILL BE NEXT DOOR AT THE NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER, THE SENIOR CENTER (540 HWY 165), AND MT OLIVE ELEMENTARY (454 HWY 165)

WE HAVE 3 CHURCH BUSES AND A PASSENGER VAN TO SHUTTLE EVERYONE INTO THE CEMETERY.

PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THE DRIVERS AS THEY ARE DONATING THEIR TIME TO HELP YOU AND US!!!

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 supporting us!


Our Locations

ALFMNF - Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

Welcome to ALFMNF - Fort Mitchell National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Grave Specific Placements at 9am, all other wreaths Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.