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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, Wreaths Across America will be at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans. In the Rostrum area behind the main gates on the east side of the cemetery, we will be conducting our formal ceremonial opening event.
At 9:00 am on east side of the cemetery, we will be laying Remembrance wreaths at the graves of our country's fallen heroes. Please help ensure that ALL participants get the opportunity to place a wreath. There is a LIMITED number of wreaths based on the ratio of participants to wreaths available. We are NOT here to just place wreaths at head stones. We are HONORING the fallen.
At the grave site, take the white tag from the back of the wreath. Write the name of the veteran onto the tag and then take the white tag home with you.
Please help our location honor as many veterans as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor Wreaths" button. If you would also 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 sponsor wreaths and join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Prayer
by Daniel Kurchack for Charles Keating IV, Navy, Naval Special Warfare Operator 1st Class, Served From 2007 to 2016, Born 02/26/85, Passed On 05/03/16, Honored by Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
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In Memory Of
by Ned Garrigues
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Location Information
1700 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106, United States
Directions to Cemetery
From Interstate 5 South or Interstate-8 West: Exit at Rosecrans Street, turn right on Canon Street, turn left on Catalina Boulevard.
From Interstate 5 North: Exit and turn left on Hawthorne Street, turn right on North. Harbor Drive, turn left on Rosecrans Street (State Route 209), turn right on Canon Street, turn left on Catalina Boulevard.
Parking Instructions
You will be directed into the cemetery by our volunteers. There will be lots of cars driving into the cemetery ahead of you. Be patient, DO NOT stop and park your vehicle on the side of the road. You should continue to drive into the cemetery in the long procession of vehicles. Exit your vehicle to place a honor wreath only when instructed.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get updates about the cemetery.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Please help ensure that ALL participants get the opportunity to place a wreath. There is a LIMITED number of wreaths for the large number of people who want to participate. We are NOT here to just place wreaths at head stones. We are honoring the fallen.
- At the grave site, take the white tag from the back of the wreath. Write the name of the veteran onto the tag and then take the white tag home with you.
- Place the wreath (red ribbon positioned on top) in front of the head stone, stand up and SALUTE, SAY the name of the veteran out loud and THANK that veteran for their service.
- We especially appreciate volunteers' willingness to help clean-up wreaths on January 20th at 8:00AM. Check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up or just show up at 8:00 AM.
The most important thing to remember is to have a positive attitude and a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony. Thank you so much for helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
CA0001P - Altrusa International Club of San Diego
Welcome to CA0001P - Altrusa International Club of San Diego! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 2 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!
CORP400 - America's Mighty Warriors
Welcome to CORP400 - America's Mighty Warriors! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort Rosecrans 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!
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