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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Old Burial Grounds's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement 9:00 AM EST), Wreaths Across America will be at Old Burial Grounds 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 Old Burial Grounds and Wreaths Across America!
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by Sandra Roberti for Robert Louis Reggio, Air Force, Honored by Old Burial Grounds
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Location Information
Old Post 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 is available at the Catholic Church or the north end of the Village Green.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking across from the cemetery,, so feel free to park in any available spot. If spots are full there is parking on the street.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Old Bedford Burial Ground. 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
NY0109 - Department of New York VFW Auxiliary
Welcome to NY0109 - Department of New York VFW Auxiliary! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support multiple locations 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!
NY0353P - Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR
Welcome to NY0353P - Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR! Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR is proud to support Wreaths Across America at the historic cemeteries of Bedford, New York 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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