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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the ME0116P - Maine Quilts of Valor's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am, ME0116P - Maine Quilts of Valor will be helping Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) 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 ME0116P - Maine Quilts of Valor and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
143 Blue Star Avenue
Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery (nr Augusta Civic Center)
Augusta, ME 04330, United States
Click here for the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) Page
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. However we ask that you not park immediately behind the delivery vehicle. We will need space to unload the truck.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America event. 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.
- All volunteers must register online to participate. We are restricted to only 100 participants this year per the Governor's directive. Volunteers will be stopped at the main gate. If your name is not on the list you will not be allowed to participate in the wreath laying event.
- Masks and social distancing will be required at ALL times.
- There will not be a public ceremony this year honoring the branches of the military. However, please note that a remembrance wreath will be placed in their honor at the base of the flag pole on the top of the hill by the WAA site coordinator.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping to achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Our Locations
MEVCAU - Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)
Welcome to MEVCAU - Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) 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 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.
