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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule
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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 for Howard Schreiner, Air Force, Honored by Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery
In memory of my dad who gave 25 years of his life serving our country. He was a true patriot and believed this was the greatest nation on earth. He raised us to believe in this country, its history and its future. So thankful for a man who was strong and brave. He served in the U.S., Germany and Vietnam. Thank you for the memories!
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In Memoriam
by Nila Ridings for Elmer Ridings, Army, Tec 5, Born 12/15/22, Passed On 02/28/88, Honored by Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery
Dad, You were serving our country on June 6, 1944 on the beach in Normandy, France. While you never talked about WWII or said much about your time in the Army, I've learned a lot since you died. You have always been my HERO, but you were also one of America's HEROS. You are loved beyond words and missed every day more than you can imagine. May you rest in peace until I see you again.
Check out 9 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.
Location Information
12700 Southeast Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64149, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems usually do an adequate job finding the cemetery. If for some reason, GPS does not work, you may call for directions from your location (816) 761-6272. We are on "Old" Raytown Rd and the road dead ends at Longview Lake.
When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
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 Longview Funeral 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.
- Ceremonies around the world will be starting at the same moment, so please be on time (that means 11:00 am CST for our ceremony).
- 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.
Local Groups Supporting Us
Missouri Humanities
Welcome to Missouri Humanities! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Assumption Catholic Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
MO0109 - Prairie Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Welcome to MO0109 - Prairie Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
8 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.
