VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

OLSEN-McGRAW-THOMPSON-GOINS

VFW POST 6401    BONNER SPRINGS, KANSAS

 

 

Leavenworth National Cemetery December 10, 2011

      Over 800 Wreaths were donated and placed on Veterans’ Graves

 

REMEMBER   *   HONOR   *  TEACH

 

www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

 

 

Many in attendance at  opening ceremony prior to actual placing of Wreaths on graves

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December 15, 2012 at 11:00 am -- Leavenworth Cemetery - Opening Ceremony

      VFW Post 6401 is participating in helping raise donations to place wreaths on Veterans Graves at the Leavenworth Cemetery.   There are thousands of Veterans Graves in the Cemetery.  Each year a different section has wreaths placed upon the Graves.   The more donations received, the more Deceased Veterans will be honored this year.   

       Make your check payable to “VFW 6401” and note that it is for “Wreaths Across America”.   Each $15.00 donation places a wreaths upon a Veterans Grave.  

         Mail your checks to:  VFW 6401 / Wreaths Across America / 647 N Nettleton / Bonner Springs, KS 66012

   

 

 

 

Wreath Sponsorship Form

 

*Sponsored wreaths are placed on the grave markers at state, national veterans cemeteries

as well as local cemeteries each December. Wreaths may be purchased online at www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org

 

If you wish to make your sponsorship with a credit card please visit our

website for a secure online transaction.

 

Name:_________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________

City:___________________________________________________

State:___________________________ Zip:___________________

Phone:_________________________________________________

Email:__________________________________________________

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Sponsoring Group ID Number:_ KSVFW6401_

Cemetery Designation: _Leavenworth National Cemetery_______   

            (please select one cemetery per group)

 

Cemetery ID Number:__ KSLNCL__

                                    (located on our website under locations tab)

Sponsorship                                                Price           Quantity          Total

Individual= 1 Wreath                                  $15.00      __________         ______

Family= 4 Wreaths                                       $60.00      __________         ______

Small Business= 10 Wreaths                   $150.00      __________         ______

Corporate= 100 Wreaths or more             $15.00        __________        ______    

     each wreath    

WAA Pins (25 pins per pack)                 $10.00 / pk     __________        ______

WAA Patch                                                $3.00 each    __________        ______

    Grand Total                                                                 _________        ______

 

**WE DO NOT TAKE GRAVE SPECIFIC REQUESTS**

Please make checks payable to:

Wreaths Across America TM

PO Box 249

Columbia Falls,  ME 04623

Questions?  Please call Toll Free 877-385-9504

 

Thank you for your Sponsorship and joining us in our mission

to Remember, Honor and Teach!

Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location

and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships.

 

2011 marked the 20th anniversary of Worcester Wreath Company donating Maine wreaths to adorn the headstones of our Nation’s veterans at Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to 15,000 wreaths destined for Virginia, Worcester Wreath will again donate 7 ceremonial wreaths to over 410 State, National and local cemeteries across the Country.  In 2009 wreath-laying ceremonies were coordinated in 24 foreign cemeteries and aboard Naval ships in all Seven Seas, this tradition continues into 2012.

 

In response to the many voices who wanted to share in the project, the non-profit Wreaths Across America organization was formed (EIN: 20-8362270) to expand the program by offering supporters the opportunity to sponsor a wreath. Our goal is to one day see every veterans grave in the country covered to honor every veteran during the holidays.  In 2008 we expanded once again to give even more organizations the chance to help bring our goal to fruition by providing the opportunity to fund raise for their organizations needs along with helping Wreaths Across America gather sponsorships for wreaths.

 

Sponsorships are $15 each.  Proceeds place a wreath at one of the participating cemeteries, help support our fundraising partners, educational and veterans services outreach.  Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships.

 

There is no stipulation for participation in these activities. We welcome all to join us at  Wreaths Across America as the organization was formed to promote and coordinate sponsorship of wreaths for the other national, state and local cemeteries that have shown a desire to emulate the Arlington wreath-laying event. If you would like to participate or help bring sponsored wreaths to your local community, please contact us and we will help connect you with other groups already working in your area.

 

 

Schedule of Events

Sunday, December 9th , 2012

Start of World’s Longest Veterans Parade from Maine to participating locations

all across the Country

Monday, December 10th

State House wreath-laying ceremonies in all 50 States and Puerto Rico

 

Saturday December 15th, 12:00 noon (EST)

Simultaneous wreath laying ceremonies at over 750 locations all across the World.

For more information visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org,  or call 207-483-2039.

You can also email Marcy@wreathsacrossamerica.org, Amy@waa08@yahoo.com  or Wayne@wreathsacrossamerica.org