Wreaths Across America - Memphis National Cemetery

10/26/2025

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HONOR those who serve.

10/23/2025

And just like that, we are less than 60 days out from National Wreaths Across America Day 2025! On Saturday, Dec. 13, communities across the country will gather at more than 5,300 participating locations and millions of volunteers will honor service members laid to rest by saying their names out loud and thanking them for their service.

But, we need you! Your support over the years is what makes our mission possible!

By sponsoring a veteran's wreath today, you will help us fulfill our mission of honoring and remembering those who served and sacrificed while teaching the next generation what it means to be free. Click on the link below to sponsor wreaths.

www.memphisnationalwreaths.com

We hope you, your family, and your friends will join us again this year on National Wreaths Across America Day! Please consider volunteering and help us build awareness by sharing on your social media pages and inviting your community to join you. Now is the time to get involved!

Once again, thank you so much for your support and for joining us in this special experience that is National Wreaths Across America Day.

10/19/2025

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the Wreaths Across America mission!

-Volunteer as an individual
-Start a location
-Host a fundraiser
-Sponsor wreaths
-Involve your organization
-Spread the word!

Learn more:
www.memphisnationalwreaths.com

10/13/2025

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Marine Corps Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. L/Cpl. Wheat and two other marines were assigned the mission of providing security for a Navy construction battalion crane and crew operating along Liberty Road in the vicinity of the Dien Ban district, Quang Nam Province. After the marines had set up security positions in a treeline adjacent to the work site, L/Cpl. Wheat reconnoitered the area to the rear of their location for the possible presence of guerrillas. He then returned to within 10 feet of the friendly position and here unintentionally triggered a well-concealed, bounding type antipersonnel mine. Immediately, a hissing sound was heard which was identified by the three marines as that of a burning time fuse. Shouting a warning to his comrades, L/Cpl. Wheat in a valiant act of heroism hurled himself upon the mine, absorbing the tremendous impact of the explosion with his body. The inspirational personal heroism and extraordinary valor of his unselfish action saved his fellow marines from certain injury and possible death, reflected great credit upon himself, and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/roy-m-wheat

08/14/2025

Thank you to the Native American intelligence experts, Navajo Code Talkers, for their critical contributions to American history.

07/03/2025

06/12/2025

Honoring the women who paved the way for service, selflessness and sacrifice.

Thank you, women veterans!

06/07/2025

On this fateful day 81 years ago, Allied Forces launched the largest naval, air, and land operation in history, marking the beginning of the end of World War II.

We will never forget the thousands of Americans and Allies who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day.

05/14/2025

All month long, join us in recognizing, honoring and remembering those who sacrificed it all for our freedom. We are grateful for those who protect our freedoms - past, present and future!

05/11/2025

Military caregivers play the ultimate role in honoring our nation's heroes. Thank a caregiver this month!

05/01/2025

04/11/2025

Are you wearing R.E.D. today?