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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Keokuk National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Friday, December 8th, 2023, Wreaths Across America will be at the Keokuk National Cemetery 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. 

Saturday, December 16th at 11 am, the Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony will be held at the Veteran's Memorial. 

Thank you so much for supporting the Keokuk National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Sponsor Wreaths

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule

Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in your community!

Wreaths Across America Radio Round Table Discusses the Challenges of Senior Veterans

Tune in on Thursday, October 10, at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about resources and opportunities to positively impact the lives of these veterans.

407 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.

 

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Personal Message
by Kathleen B. for James Edward Delaney, Army, SGT, Served From 1968 to 1970, Honored by Keokuk National Cemetery

Rest in Peace, Jim. We miss you!

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Memory
by Leah G.

In loving Memory of Carl C Huiskamp - Your Family

Check out 6 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

IAKNCK - Keokuk National Cemetery
1701 J Street
Keokuk, IA 52632, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Place wreaths before ceremony, check back week of Dec 9 for exact date)

Mindy Rude, Suzy Glasscock

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

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Keokuk 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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

IA0022P - Iowa Chapter of Military Mama Network

Welcome to Iowa Chapter of Military Mama Network! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Iowa Chapter of Military Mama Network 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 the wreath laying ceremony planned for December 14, 2024 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details). Thank you so much!

IA0007 - American Legion Post 41

Welcome to IA0007 - American Legion Post 41! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Keokuk 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!

4 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.