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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the VA1072 - American Legion Post 20's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, VA1072 - American Legion Post 20 will be helping US Soldiers' & Airmen's Home 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 VA1072 - American Legion Post 20 and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
21 Harewood Rd NW
Washington, DC 20011, United States
Click here for the US Soldiers' & Airmen's Home National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Search 'Soldiers Home Cemetery, Washington, DC' in your navigation system. The cemetery is on the corner of North Capitol Street and Harewood Road.
When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself. Please be advised that you may be directed to overflow parking once the cemetery fills up, so allow for extra time.
Parking Instructions
Please follow the directions of the parking attendants and park as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you. Overflow parking may be available at Rock Creek Cemetery nearby.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at US Soldiers' & Airmen's Home 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.
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DCSAHN - US Soldiers' & Airmen's Home National Cemetery
Welcome to DCSAHN - US Soldiers' & Airmen's Home National Cemetery 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.
