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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Cedar Hill Elks Lodge 2678's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13th, 2025, Cedar Hill Elks will be helping Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and Jefferson Barracks 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 Cedar Hill Elks and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Albert Joseph Liptay, United States Military, Born 02/10/32, Passed On 08/09/04, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Always in our hearts ~ we love you Dad.
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In Memory Of for Donald E Carlson, United States Military, Born 10/24/33, Passed On 09/18/20, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Remembering you both with Love. Trying to Live this life in honor of the grace, dignity, perseverance and life lessons you instilled upon us! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. My Love for This Country, and The Freedoms We Are Honored to Have makes my Heart Sing Always! ?? ?? ??Have A Blessed & Joyous Holiday Season in The Company of Angels and Our God!One Nation Forever! God Bless The United States of America! ????
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Location Information
20953 West Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421, United States
Click here for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Page
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
Parking: Important please read.
There is limited parking at the cemetery.
Please park at one of the offsite parking areas below. We will have 8 buses making rounds bringing people in and out.
Allied Landscaping - 3197 S Chicago St
Joliet, IL. 60436
or Bissell - 20200 Ira Morgan St
Elwood IL. 60421
Please arrive between 8:30 to 10:30am
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Abraham Lincoln 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.
Our Locations
ILALNE - Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Welcome to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (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.
MOJBNS - Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Welcome to MOJBNS - Jefferson Barracks 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 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Placement begins at 8 AM CST). 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.
