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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Bedford Union Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, Wreaths Across America will be at Bedford Union 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 Bedford Union Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Gina Arena for James Arena, Jr., Navy, Honored by Bedford Union Cemetery
Wreaths Across America was a very special group to our dearly departed dad, grandfather, brother. We are thankful for your service to our US Navy, and your love of country will always be recognized within your children and grandchildren. We miss you dearly dad, and we are so thankful for your guidance and your example of what it means to love your country. Thank you for defending our freedoms. We love you.
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In Memoriam
by Marlene Calgi for Charles G. Harlacher Sr., Army, Staff Sargeant, Honored by Bedford Union Cemetery
In memory of Staff Sargeant Charles G. Harlacher Sr. who flew 35 missions with the 390th Bomb Group during WW2 throughout Europe, including D Day and Operation Frantic, as part of the Allied support of Russia's fight against Nazi Germany.
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Location Information
56 Clinton Road
Bedford, NY 10506, United States
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 Bedford Union 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.
- Wear a mask and maintain social distancing
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
NY0514P - American Legion Auxiliary Adolph Pfister Unit 1038
Welcome to NY0514P - American Legion Auxiliary Adolph Pfister Unit 1038! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Bedford Union 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!
CT0126P - Dealey Division, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Welcome to Dealey Division! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Union Bedford Cemeter 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!
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