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Welcome to the AK0005 - Knights of Columbus Council 9830's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, AK0005 - Knights of Columbus Council 9830 will be helping Fort Richardson National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our Veterans and Teach our Children the value of Freedom by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Our Ceremony will be open to the Public this year, and all are invited to place Wreaths on our Honored Veterans’ Graves afterwards. Sign-ups are encouraged but not required to volunteer. Click the red Volunteer button to sign-up.
Parking will be on the Davis Highway. No parking is permitted on the Cemetery Roads. Parking in the Parking Lots on the Cemetery Grounds will be reserved for Official Members of the Ceremony. Vehicles with Handicapped attendees will be admitted to the Cemetery for drop-offs but must exit the Cemetery Grounds and park on the Davis Highway afterwards. We are currently working on streamlining Base Access for those who don't have Base Access IDs. Details will be posted on our site when we have them.
For those unable to attend the Ceremony, we will share the recording of it on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Wreaths-Across-America-Fort-Richardson-National-Cemetery-112342437336496
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.
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Location Information
58-512 Davis Hwy POB 5498
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99505, United States
Click here for the Fort Richardson National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Those attending the Ceremony should enter through the Richardson Gate, proceed to the SECOND Traffic Circle and take the first exit (to the right) onto 6th Street. Follow 6th to the end and turn right onto the Davis Highway. Follow Davis Highway approximately 9/10 of a mile. The Cemetery is on the Left.
Parking this year will be ON THE CEMETERY GROUNDS. We have more than 400 volunteers signed up for this event! It's encouraged that those attending the Ceremony try to arrive extra early to give yourself time to get onto the Base, park and walk to the Cemetery Flagpole before the Ceremony starts. You will be directed where to park by Volunteers.
For those without a Valid Base Access ID:
Base Security leadership has approved the following NEW PROCESS to gain base access for the Wreaths Across America event:
- Pre-vetting will be conducted by the Base Access Office
- Pre-vetting time frames:
- 10 December 2025-12 December 2025
- 0730-1600Hrs
- Number to call (907) 552 – 6910
- Personnel will be put onto a running event worksheet that will be placed at the gates.
- On the day of the event, they can gain access to base from the Ft Richardson Gate by presenting a “Real ID” act compliant credential (Driver’s License with the star in the corner, Passport, Etc.).
Parking Instructions
We have more than 400 volunteers signed up this year!
We have a welcome change to our parking locations this year. We will be permitted to park on the Cemetery Grounds. Volunteers will direct you where to park.
Vehicles with disabled or elderly or guests will be allowed to park in the first parking lot across from the Cemetery Office. This is the first entrance on the right after you enter the Cemetery.
The parking lot adjacent to the Flag Pole will be reserved for official Ceremony Participants and staff.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
PLEASE SEE THE DIRECTIONS TO CEMETERY TAB FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEW BASE ACCESS PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES ON WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
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 helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to remember, honor, and teach.
Our Locations
AKFRCF - Fort Richardson National Cemetery
Welcome to the Fort Richardson National Cemetery Wreaths Across America page and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13. 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.
