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

Welcome to the Parsons Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Parsons 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 Parsons Cemetery 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.

Sponsor Wreaths

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.

The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule

Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in your community!

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.

407 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.

 

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In Memoriam
by Donna C Bartrug for Henry Flver, Honored by Parsons Cemetery

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In Memoriam
by John Sharpe for J. Harold Sharpe, Navy, Honored by Parsons Cemetery

J. Harold Sharpe who was an aviation machinist in the Pacific theater during WWII.

Check out 53 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

MDPACS - Parsons Cemetery
912 N. Division St
Salisbury, MD 21801, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Jeff Merritt, Carol Smith, Rick Fahey

Directions to Cemetery

Procession from Main Gate to Ceremonial Area

Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Honor Guard, escorting the

Wreaths carried by the Vintage Army Truck, accompanied by Veterans and Community Members

Welcoming Remarks

 Jeff Merritt, Operation We Care, Sponsor

Rick Fahey, Chair, Parsons Cemetery Advisory Committee, Host

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem -  

Official National Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony

Moment of Silence

Honor Guard Posts Colors

Opening Remarks

Honor Guard Wreath Laying

Closing Remarks

Guest Speaker 

 

Veteran Wreath Laying, Volunteers

Closing Remarks

Honor Guard Retires Colors

TAPS


Parking Instructions

There is plenty of street parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot off site.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Parsons 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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

MD0475 - Operation We Care

Welcome to MD0475 - Operation We Care! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Parsons 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!

MD0589 - Maryland JCI Senate

Welcome to MD0589 - Maryland JCI Senate! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Crownsville Veterans' Cemetery - Maryland 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!

5 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.