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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, Wreaths Across America will be at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island 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.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at United Veterans Club, 1914 W Capital, Grand Island, NE, 68803.
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 Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island and Wreaths Across America!
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Memory
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John Crabtree - US Army Communications Specialist Panama 1957-59
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In Honor Of for Mike Schuster, Air Force, Honored by Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island
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Location Information
2300 West Capital Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803, 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.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at the United Veterans Club at 1914 West Capital in Grand Island, NE
The wreaths will be laid at the Veterans Cemetery on the corner of Webb and Capital immediately following the ceremony.
Parking Instructions
Parking is limited at the cemetery. It is advisable to car pool. You may park on the shoulder of the road on Capital or in the parking lot at the strip mall across the street from the cemetery.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island. 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:
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at United Veterans Club, 1914 W Capital, Grand Island, NE, 68803
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
Nebraska
Welcome to Nebraska! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort McPherson National 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!
Alkermes
Welcome to Alkermes! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Birmingham 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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