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Remember. Honor. Teach. Thank you for visiting my personal Wreaths Across America page.

Please click the red “Sponsor” button to purchase wreaths to be placed on veterans graves on December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Union Ridge Cemetery: 6700 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656.

Also, if you would like to Volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button or click the "Invite" button to invite your family and friends to attend Wreaths Day with you. If you are an Oracle employee, please refer to our Oracle Volunteers site and sign up there for the event.

Thank you so much for supporting me, my Sponsorship Group, 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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In Memoriam
by Bob O'Kane-Trombley for Thomas Gramith, Honored by Most Needed

Thanks to you, WAA, my Tom will never be forgotten at Christmas.

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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

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 {{LocationName}}. 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.