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

Welcome to the VA0388 - Sir Thomas Dale Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, VA0388 - Sir Thomas Dale Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century will be helping Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia 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 VA0388 - Sir Thomas Dale Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century and Wreaths Across America!

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In Memoriam
by Sheryl Canavan for Jacques Bayer, Army, Honored by Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia

In memory of my wonderful Dad, Jacques Bayer, who so bravely fought for three years on the front lines during WWII. As a SSgt. of the First Division (company G, 18th. Infantry) he took part in three major invasions...Sicily, Africa and Normandy. Love you, and Miss you, Dad.

Location Information

VAVCAM - Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia
10300 Pridesville Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002, United States
Click here for the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

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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

Please enter the cemetery through the main entrance and proceed to the right.  Proceed around the cemetery loop and parallel park along both sides of the roadway facing the same direction.  Please pull as far forward as possible forward to maximize parking.  During the event a one-way traffic pattern will be in effect.  Please note that the Patriot Guard will be arriving with the ceremonial wreaths at 11:30am and at that time vehicular traffic will be prevented from entering the cemetery until the escort is complete.  Alternative parking is permitted on the shoulder of Pridesville Road.    

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

-The Patriot Guard will arrive with the ceremonial wreaths at 11:30am.

-At 12:00 noon the wreaths will be placed by volunteers in accordance with the outlined Wreaths Across America program.

-Those who are interested in volunteering to assist with the wreath laying are asked to register on this website.

-Additional Information regarding this event can also be found on the "Wreaths Across America at The Virginia Veterans Cemetery" Facebook page.

     

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VAVCAM - Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia

Welcome to Amelia Virginia Veterans Cemetery and thank you for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (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.