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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the National WWI Museum's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am, Wreaths Across America will be at National WWI Museum 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 National WWI Museum and Wreaths Across America!
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Personal Message
by Mary Chadbourne for Hersel Chadbourne, Army, SFC, Served From 1975 to 1995, Honored by National WWI Museum
My loving husband "Rocky" "Until death do us part" wasn't nearly long enough. Oh how I wish you were still here with me. I will love you forever. We will be together in Heaven again one day. Until I see you than know you are forever in my heart. RIP Love forever and always, Mary
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In Memoriam
by Catherine L. for LaVern Becker, Air Force, 2nd Lieutenant, Served From 1943 to 1944, Honored by National WWI Museum
My Daddy, LaVern Becker, KIA 12-7-44 over China. Bombardier on B29. My hero, never forgotten. Love from Katy
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Location Information
2 Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO 64108, 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 National WWI Museum. 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
Missouri Humanities
Welcome to Missouri Humanities! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Assumption Catholic 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!
Ferguson
Welcome to Ferguson! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Wreaths Across America 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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