WREATHS
ACROSS
AMERICA

As we move past Veterans Day, we must not forget an important date in December: Wreaths Across America Day. Annually on Dec. 18, ceremonies are held across the nation at more than 2,500 memorial sites to remember, honor and teach. Right here in Louisiana, people gather at our five state-run veterans cemeteries to fulfill the mission of Wreaths Across America so that no veteran is forgotten.

There are two ways that Louisianans can be involved: Purchase a wreath, or multiple wreaths, or attend a ceremony at one of our five cemeteries. If you would like more information, contact one or more of Louisiana’s veterans cemeteries:

Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
337.238.6405
james.armes@la.gov

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
318.728.4346
tim.johnson@la.gov

Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
318.925.0612
don.howard@la.gov

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
985.646.6458
daniele.palen@la.gov

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
337.246.7094
dwayne.guidry@la.gov

It is important that we show a united front of gratitude and respect across our state as we remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom. We encourage every person who places a wreath on a veteran’s grave to say that veteran’s name aloud and take a moment to thank them for their service to our country. It’s a small act that goes a long way toward keeping the memory of our veterans alive. Remember, we are not “decorating graves.” We are to remember not their deaths, but their lives, and each wreath is a gift of appreciation.

For more information about LDVA, visit vetaffairs.la.gov, email veteran@la.gov, call 225.219.5000 or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.