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

Welcome to the NE0015 - Grand Island Express / GIX Logistics & VFW Auxiliary 1347's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), NE0015 - Grand Island Express / GIX Logistics & VFW Auxiliary 1347 will be helping Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island 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.

Thank you so much for supporting the NE0015 - Grand Island Express / GIX Logistics & VFW Auxiliary 1347 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.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule

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Wreaths Across America Seeking Carriers to Help Move the Mission This December

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Location Information

NEVMCG - Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island
2300 West Capital Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803, United States
Click here for the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island Page

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

LaVonne Catron, Tammie Dimmitt

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.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at the United Veterans Club at 1914 West Capital in Grand Island, NE 

The wreaths will be laid at the Veterans Cemetery on the corner of Webb and Capital immediately following the ceremony.

Parking Instructions

Parking is limited at the cemetery. It is advisable to car pool.  You may park on the shoulder of the road on Capital or in the parking lot at the strip mall across the street from the cemetery.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island. 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:

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at United Veterans Club, 1914 W Capital, Grand Island, NE, 68803

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

NEVMCG - Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island

Welcome to Nebraska Veterans' Cemetery home page and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, The Wreaths Across America Ceremony will be held at the United Veterans Club on Saturday, December 19, at 11:00. 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.

NEPCPC - Pawnee City Cemetery

Welcome to NEPCPC - Pawnee City 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 December 15, 2024 at 3:30 PM). 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.

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