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

Welcome to the Winchester Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details) Winchester Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol will be helping Winchester 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. 

Checks can also be accepted, please contact us at winchester-waa@vawg.cap.gov for the order form, or any questions that you may have! 

Thank you so much for supporting the Winchester 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.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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In Memoriam for Wilmer Jerimiah Winkelmeyer, Navy, Honored by Winchester National Cemetery

In loving memory of Wilmer Jerimiah Winkelmeyer.

Location Information

VAWNCW - Winchester National Cemetery
401 National Ave
Winchester, VA 22601, United States
Click here for the Winchester National Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Before and After Ceremony)

Carley Walker, Anthony Christaldi, Jacob Bixler, Sam Stahl

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. Winchester National Cemetery is a small cemetery so all areas are visible.

Parking Instructions

Please note, parking is VERY limited at Winchester National Cemetery. We highly encourage carpooling or being dropped off is possible for the Wreath Day event.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Winchester National 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

VAWNCW - Winchester National Cemetery

Welcome to VAWNCW - Winchester 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 Before and After 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.