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

Welcome to the IL0014 - Wreaths Across Lincoln's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am, IL0014 - Wreaths Across Lincoln will be helping Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 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 IL0014 - Wreaths Across Lincoln and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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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 Buss for John J. Hardy, Navy, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Mr. Hardy, very regretfully, neither of us had the honor and privilege of knowing you. But, we've learned a lot about you, your U.S. Navy service, and your family from your son (Mark) and his wife (Mary Beth), who are very dear and special friends of ours. It's obvious that they adored you and that you served as a very impressive role model that helped shaped Mark's life and character. Rest in peace, Mr. Hardy, and "thank you' for serving our fine country so admirably. God Bless. -Bob & Noreen Buss

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Personal Message
by Carolyn L.

From the Brisson Family

Check out 9 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

ILALNE - Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 West Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421, United States
Click here for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Page

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

Gerri Eck, Dan Schliffka

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

Parking: Important please read.

There is limited parking at the cemetery.

Please park at one of the offsite parking areas below. We will have 8 buses making rounds bringing people in and out.

Allied Landscaping - 3197 S Chicago St

Joliet, IL. 60436

or Bissell - 20200 Ira Morgan St 

Elwood IL. 60421

Please arrive between 8:30 to 10:30am




Ceremony and Volunteer Information

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

Our Locations

ILALNE - Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Welcome to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery  thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). 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.

Group Members

Kristi's Donation Page (IL0014 - Wreaths Across Lincoln)

Welcome to my personal fundraising page for Wreaths Across America. I am working hard to support Wreaths Across Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in our joint effort to fulfill WAA's mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Please click "View" to learn more about me and my effort and to help me cover as many graves on Wreaths Across America day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 12:00 PM.