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

Welcome to the Forest Lawn Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Forest Lawn 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. If you would like to place a wreath on a specific grave or if you would like for us to place a wreath on a specific grave, you must choose the specific wreath button.

If you would like to volunteer to help with flagging day, WAA Day duties, or wreaths retirement day, 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 Forest Lawn 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.

Crowley Honors U.S. Military Members and Veterans Through Wreaths Across America

For the sixth consecutive year, Crowley will support Wreaths Across America.

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In Memory Of for James Aydlett, United States Military, Born 04/21/41, Passed On 07/11/66, Honored by Forest Lawn Cemetery

In memory of Lt. James Q. Aydlett. 121st aviation, Soc Trang, Vietnam. Army helicopter pilot KIA in Vietnam, July 11, 1966

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In Memory Of for Richard Morefield, United States Military, Honored by Forest Lawn Cemetery

We love and miss you so much! We will continue to make you proud as you guard over us.

Check out 14 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

VAFRLC - Forest Lawn Cemetery
8100 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Deborah Frazier, Carol Hallberg, Barbara Davis, Sandy Bowie

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 Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA. 

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 helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

VA0895 - Adam Thoroughgood Chapter NSDAR

Welcome to VA0895 - Adam Thoroughgood Chapter NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Forest Lawn 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!

VA0883 - Lynnhaven Parish Chapter NSDAR

Welcome to VA0883 - Lynnhaven Parish Chapter NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Forest Lawn 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!

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