Puerto Rico Wreaths Across

10/01/2026

Message of Appreciation

We wish to express our most sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who came together today to participate in the wreath removal at Bayamón National Cemetery.

A very special recognition goes to the students of Antilles High School, members of the NHS and JROTC programs, as well as their families, who through their presence, effort, and commitment demonstrated profound respect for our service members who rest in this sacred ground. Today, these young men and women set an admirable example of citizenship, honor, and gratitude.

In a very special way, we would like to thank Mrs. Maria Santiago, the teacher in charge of the NHS program, who with great dedication accompanied her students and actively promoted the values of leadership, service, and respect. Her commitment was essential to the success of this activity.

We also extend our appreciation to the veterans and family members who joined us to honor the memory of their loved ones. Their participation adds immeasurable value to this act of respect, remembrance, and reflection.

Thanks to the dedication of each and every one of you, we were able to successfully complete the annual Wreaths Across America mission, which not only involves placing wreaths, but also removing them with the same dignity, solemnity, and respect with which they were placed.

In a very special way, we extend our deepest thanks to Captain Misael Cortijo and his wife for their unconditional support and commitment in completing the full wreath removal at Morovis National Cemetery, ensuring that the mission was also successfully fulfilled at that sacred site.

We also thank the staff of Bayamón and Morovis National Cemeteries for their support, collaboration, and guidance throughout the entire process, as well as the Municipality of Bayamón for its support and commitment to this noble cause.

Thank you for Remembering, Honoring, and Teach

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Mensaje de Agradecimiento

Deseamos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todos los voluntarios que se dieron cita durante el día de hoy para el recogido de coronas en el Cementerio Nacional de Bayamón.
Un reconocimiento muy especial a los estudiantes de Antilles High School, miembros de los grupos NHS y JROTC, así como a sus familiares, quienes con su presencia, esfuerzo y compromiso demostraron un profundo respeto hacia nuestros militares que descansan en este campo santo. Hoy, estos jóvenes ofrecieron un ejemplo admirable de civismo, honor y gratitud.

De manera muy especial, agradecemos a la maestra encargada del programa NHS Sra Maria Santiago quien con gran compromiso acompañó a sus estudiantes y promovió activamente valores de liderazgo, servicio y respeto. Su dedicación fue fundamental para el éxito de esta actividad.

Agradecemos también a los veteranos y a los familiares que acudieron para honrar la memoria de sus seres queridos. Su participación aporta un valor incalculable a este acto de respeto, recuerdo y memoria.

Gracias a la dedicación de cada uno de ustedes, fue posible culminar exitosamente la misión anual de Wreaths Across America, que no solo consiste en colocar coronas, sino también en retirarlas con la misma dignidad, solemnidad y respeto con los que fueron colocadas.

De manera muy especial, extendemos nuestro más profundo agradecimiento al Capitán Misael Cortijo y a su esposa, por su apoyo incondicional y compromiso al realizar el recogido completo de coronas en el Cementerio Nacional de Morovis, permitiendo que la misión también se cumpliera con éxito en ese Campo Santo.

Asimismo, agradecemos al personal del Cementerio Nacional de Bayamón y Morovis por su apoyo, colaboración y orientación durante todo el proceso, así como al Municipio de Bayamón por su respaldo y apoyo a esta noble causa.

Gracias por Recordar, Honrar y Educar

07/01/2026

La misión continúa.

Honrar a nuestros héroes no termina cuando colocamos una corona; continúa con el respeto y el compromiso de cuidar su lugar de descanso final.

Este sábado, 10 de enero de 2026, de 8:00 a.m. a 10:30 a.m., regresaremos al Cementerio Nacional de Bayamón para llevar a cabo la remoción de coronas de Wreaths Across America.

Necesitamos voluntarios con corazón y gratitud que nos ayuden a remover las coronas de las tumbas, asegurando que este acto de honor se complete con la misma dignidad con la que comenzó.

Si deseas servir, recordar y honrar una vez más a quienes dieron tanto por nuestra nación, te damos la bienvenida.

Puedes registrarte en el siguiente enlace:
https://forms.office.com/r/bvSYqCjkLz?origin=lprLink

Recordar. Honrar. Enseñar.

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The mission continues.

Honoring our heroes does not end when we place a wreath; it continues through our respect and commitment to care for their final resting place.

This Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., we will return to the Bayamón National Cemetery to carry out the Wreaths Across America wreath removal.

We need volunteers with heart and gratitude to help us remove the wreaths from the graves, ensuring that this act of honor is completed with the same dignity with which it began.

If you wish to serve, remember, and honor once again those who gave so much for our nation, we welcome you.

You may register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/bvSYqCjkLz?origin=lprLink

Remember. Honor. Teach.

16/12/2025

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

15/12/2025

Here we share a few heartfelt moments from an unforgettable Wreaths Across America Day.

On Saturday, December 13, we placed 120 wreaths at Morovis National Cemetery, each one a symbol of remembrance, gratitude, and love for the men and women who answered the call to serve our Nation. We were deeply honored to have Lieutenant Colonel Sean K. Cook, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan Deputy Commander, as our Honor Guest Speaker.

For us, this day will forever remain in our hearts. We were the first ceremony to inaugurate the ceremonial plaza of this sacred ground, preceded by the first official raising of the cemetery’s flags—a solemn moment that filled us with pride, respect, and deep emotion.

Standing beside military families during this sacred moment was a privilege beyond words. Together, we shared silence, tears, gratitude, and an unbreakable commitment to never forget the sacrifices made for our freedom.

Our deepest thanks to all the organizations, volunteers, and families who gave their time, effort, and hearts on this National Wreaths Across America Day.
As long as we remember their names, our heroes will live on forever.

15/12/2025

📸✨ ¡Queremos ver sus recuerdos!

Les invitamos a compartir con nosotros las fotos de las ceremonias en Bayamón y Morovis, así como de la colocación de coronas.

Cada imagen nos ayuda a mantener viva la memoria y el honor de nuestros héroes.

Gracias por ser parte de este momento tan significativo

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📸✨ We’d love to see your memories!

We invite you to share with us photos from the ceremonies in Bayamón and Morovis, as well as from the wreath-laying ceremonies.

Each image helps us keep the memory and honor of our heroes alive.

Thank you for being part of this meaningful moment

Send a message to learn more

14/12/2025

Here we share some moments from our great Wreaths Across America day

Yesterday, we placed 4,536 wreaths at the Puerto Rico National Cemetery at Bayamón, P.R., paying a heartfelt tribute to those who served our Nation. We were honored to have Colonel John D. Samples, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan Garrison Commander, as our Honor Guest Speaker.

We were also honored by the presence of distinguished military leaders: Brigadier General Christopher Creaghe ArmyReserve/1st MSC Commander, Commander Dianna D. Garfield Base San Juan Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan, Commander Matthew Lopez Navy Reserve Center Puerto Rico Commander, Captain Orlando Carrasquillo U.S. Marine Corps, Detachment Littoral Distribution Co. A Fort Buchanan Commander, Command Sergeant Major Kimberly D. Bergman-Gandara U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan Seargent Major, and Colonel Rubén Hernández Commander Civil Air Patrol Puerto Rico Wing.

For us, it was an honor to be present during such a meaningful moment for military families, standing with them in respect, gratitude, and commitment.

Our deepest thanks to all the organizations, volunteers, and families who stepped forward and gave their time and hearts during National Wreaths Across America Day. Together, we keep the memory of our heroes alive.

13/12/2025

WAA 2025: Instrucciones para participantes y voluntarios Cementerio Nacional de Bayamón

Estamos a tan solo días del Wreaths Across America 2025, que se llevará a cabo este sábado, 13 de diciembre de 2025, en el Cementerio Nacional de Bayamón. A continuación, compartimos información importante para participantes y voluntarios:

Instrucciones para quienes adquirieron coronas:

Horario de recogido de coronas:

• Sábado, 13 de diciembre: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., mediante servicio de servi-carro.
• Si no puede recoger su corona personalmente, por favor, envíe a alguien en su lugar, proporcionando el nombre de la persona que realizó la compra.
• Las coronas no recogidas dentro de este horario serán enviadas al área de donaciones. Le instamos a tomar las medidas necesarias para evitarlo.
• Si planea asistir a la ceremonia, le recomendamos llevar silla y paraguas, ya que las condiciones climáticas pueden cambiar inesperadamente.

Información general:
• Se espera un alto flujo de vehículos en el cementerio, y algunas áreas estarán restringidas para estacionamiento.
• Recuerde que, dentro del Cementerio Nacional:
o Estacione siguiendo el flujo del tránsito y hacia su derecha.
o Mantenga la velocidad máxima de 10 mph.
Le instamos a realizar los arreglos necesarios para llegar a tiempo, ya que la ceremonia comenzará a las 10:00 a.m.

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

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Important Instructions for Wreaths Across America 2025

We are just days away from Wreaths Across America 2025, which will take place this Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Bayamón National Cemetery. Below, we share important information for participants and volunteers:

Instructions for Those Who Purchased Wreaths

Wreath Pickup Time:

• Saturday, December 13: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., via drive-thru service.
• If you cannot pick up your wreath in person, please send someone on your behalf and provide the name of the person who made the purchase.
• Wreaths not picked up within this schedule will be sent to the donation area. We strongly encourage you to take the necessary steps to avoid this.
• If you plan to attend the ceremony, we recommend bringing a chair and an umbrella, as weather conditions may change unexpectedly.

General Information
• A high volume of vehicles is expected at the cemetery, and some areas will be restricted for parking.
• Please remember that inside the National Cemetery:
o Park following the flow of traffic and to your right.
o Maintain a maximum speed of 10 mph.
We encourage you to make the necessary arrangements to arrive on time, as the ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/12/2025

¡Mañana es Wreaths Across America! ¿Estás listo para honrar a nuestros héroes?
Tomorrow is Wreaths Across America! Are you ready to honor our heroes?

12/12/2025

WAA 2025: Instrucciones para las familias que ordenaron coronas en el Cementerio Nacional de Bayamón

Recogida de coronas – Viernes, 12 de diciembre: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instrucciones para quienes adquirieron coronas:

• La recogida se realizará vía servicio de servi-carro. Posteriormente, podrá proceder a colocar su corona.
• Si no puede recoger su corona personalmente, puede enviar a alguien en su lugar. Asegúrese de proporcionar el nombre de la persona que realizó la compra.
• El plazo para recoger las coronas se extiende hasta mañana, sábado 13 de diciembre de 2025, de 8:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.

Información general dentro del Cementerio Nacional:

• Estacione siguiendo el flujo del tránsito y manteniéndose a la derecha.
• La velocidad máxima permitida es de 10 mph.

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WAA 2025: Instructions for Families Who Ordered Wreaths at the Bayamón National Cemetery

Wreath Pick-Up – Friday, December 12: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructions for Those Who Purchased Wreaths:

• Wreaths will be picked up via drive-thru service. Afterwards, you may proceed to place your wreath.
• If you cannot pick up your wreath personally, you may send someone in your place. Please provide the name of the person who made the purchase.
• The pick-up period extends until tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

General Information Inside the National Cemetery:

• Park following the traffic flow and keep to the right.
• The maximum speed limit is 10 mph.

10/12/2025

Agradecemos a NotiCel por brindar cobertura a nuestro evento y ayudarnos a difundir esta importante noticia para las familias de nuestros veteranos que descansan en los cementerios nacionales.

El cargamento de coronas llegó a bordo de dos contenedores con una inscripción que leía "Tributo para los Héroes de nuestra tierra". (Foto...

10/12/2025

¡Ya estamos dando los últimos detalles para recibirlos! 🎉
¡Solo faltan 3 días y estamos emocionados de compartir este momento especial con ustedes y sus familias!

We are giving the final touches to welcome you! 🎉
Only 3 days to go, and we’re excited to share this special moment with you and your families!

09/12/2025

We are only FOUR days away from National Wreaths Across America Day, but it is not too late to make a plan to volunteer at one of our 4,500+ locations across the country!

https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/