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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 290 Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 18, 2021 at 11 am, The American Legion Auxiliary Post 290 will be helping the Elwood Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by having a wreath laying ceremony honoring those who served and are serving in our armed forces.
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 American Legion Auxiliary Post 290 and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
74306 Drive 427
Elwood, NE 68937, United States
Click here for the Elwood Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
From Stoplight in Elwood, go east on Highway 23 until you reach Drive 427, turn left and go north to cemetery on east side of road. The ceremony takes place in Section E at the back of the cemetery near the American Legion and Auxiliary Memorial.
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 Elwood 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 help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Our Locations
NEELWC - Elwood Cemetery
Welcome to Elwood Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 18, 2021. Volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
NEGCVM - Veterans Memorial Gosper County Courthouse
Welcome to Veterans Memorial Gosper County Courthouse and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 18, 2021. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 290 of Elwood, Nebraska lays a wreath at the Veteran's Memorial to honor those who died in service from all wars from Gosper County.
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