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Wreaths Across America Radio Round Table Discusses the Challenges of Senior Veterans
Tune in on Thursday, October 10, at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about resources and opportunities to positively impact the lives of these veterans.
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In Memoriam
by Marc Perez for Martha Jane Hower Dumm, Honored by Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery
30 Wreaths sponsored in Memoriam of WW I American Red Cross Nurse Martha Jane Hower Dumm, who saved the lives of nearly 700 Belgian children who were refugees in the east of France. Her three years of selfless service to these children earned her Royal Honors from the Queen. Her final resting place is here at the WA Soldier's Home Cemetery.
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In Memoriam
by Marc Perez for William Sickles, Army, Honored by Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery
15 Wreaths sponsored in Memoriam of SGT William Sickles, the last living Medal of Honor Union Army Civil War Veteran, who passed in 1938. His final resting place is at our WA Soldier's Home Cemetery.
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Location Information
1301 Orting Kapowsin Hwy E
Orting, WA 98360, United States
Click here for the Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery Page
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
Please park at WA Soldier's Home, 1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy E, Orting, WA and a free shuttle will be taking attendees to the Cemetery every 20 minutes from 7:30am - 8:50amCeremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Washington Soldiers Home 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.
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WAWSHO - Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery
Welcome to WAWSHO - Washington Soldiers Home 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 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.
