Friends of Watertown Air Cadets

12/31/2025

Last day for WREATH MATCH!! We are fundraising for next year's ceremony where we lay 730 wreaths on veterans graves at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watertown WI. WE NEED YOU! For every wreath bought, it will be matched but ONLY THROUGH TODAY. Please consider donating a wreath (or if your inside voice says donate 10, you probably should. ) Wreaths are $17 each.

We are already well on our way to our goal. We thank each and everyone one of you that has already donated.

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

12/19/2025

I wanted to get the word out about the wreath match for Wreaths Across America to all of the veteran’s groups and sponsors from the past. I want to sincerely thank you all for donating in past years and I hope you support us for 2026. The Civil Air Patrol Cadets have worked hard and already have a head start on next year!

The wreath match is effective NOW through 12/31/25. There are 2 ways to donate 1) via check and 2) online.

1. Donate by check - Make the check out to WATERTOWN AIR CADETS. Send payment to 1543 Oconomowoc Ave, Watertown, WI 53094 to arrive no later than 12/30 so that there is time to get the checks deposited.
NOTE: We will deposit the check and buy the wreaths. We do keep full records with receipts so there is a paper trail for auditing. For all check donations, if the check amount isn’t for the exact amount for wreaths, the Watertown Air Cadet booster puts in money to round up to the nearest wreath. Wreaths are $17/each
2. Donate online. The link below will take you to the group that sponsors and fundraises for our Watertown location. This match ONLY works if you donate through the group. In the past, some groups and individuals scroll down, find the Oak Hill location and donate there. If you do that, you will not receive the match. I have provide the link to use below. Click on the link and select the red sponsor wreath directly under WI0056P - Col R C Jaye Memorial Composite Squadron.

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/168515/Overview

12/13/2025

Another Wreaths Across America is in the books. We had to cancel the ceremony due to extreme chill, but we had so many volunteers come to help lay 730 wreaths. I want to thank all of the veteran’s organization in town, Mayor Stocks, Civil Air Patrol and the public for supporting our mission. We’ll see you next year!!

10/18/2025

We are actively fundraising to lay wreaths on veterans graves at Oak Hill cemetery on Dec 13. We are SO close to our goal!! Please consider donating!!

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

08/08/2025

Watertown!!!! Come out to Glenn’s Brat Haus and get a brat. Proceeds go to the Watertown Air Cadet booster that supports the local Civil Air Patrol squadron.

08/02/2025

Watertown Peeps. Please please come on over to Glen’s Brat Haus and support Civil Air Patrol. The brat of the week is Parmesan garlic!! And while you’re here you could donate a wreath to lay on a veterans grave in December.

For those out of town, please consider donating to the squadron to help us get a drone and flight simulator for the cadets to train on. You can dm me for details.

01/15/2025

Only 2 more days left to take advantage of the matching program when you buy a wreath!!

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

01/09/2025

2025 is here and yes, we are already preparing for December's wreath ceremony. There is a matching campaign going on. Through Friday Janu 17th, 2025 - all wreaths sponsored on our group site provided below will be matched for the HQ of Wreaths Across America!! Please consider donating to give our group a huge head start to the year! YES - YOU CAN make a difference! Help us reach our goal again.

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

01/09/2025

News about our Wreaths Across America Ceremony in December. We reached our goal of placing a wreath on every grave!! See the post for a link to free photos from the event.

12/14/2024

The wreaths arrived and we’re ready for the ceremony for tomorrow! We’ll be laying 730 wreaths on veterans graves tomorrow at Oak Hill Cemetery 11am.

11/20/2024

Wreath Count 2024 update. But first a HUGE thank you to everyone that has been supporting this mission! From Watertown businesses, to everyday people out shopping, to the veteran organizations in town....we are deeply blessed for every wreath that has been donated.
We're only 253 wreaths away from our goal of placing a wreath on EVERY VETERAN's grave at Oak Hill in Watertown!! YOU can be a part of this. Not only by donating, but by coming out to Oak Hill on Dec 14th at 11am and be a part of this moving ceremony.
Consider donating a wreath to help us reach our goal. Only 253 more generous souls are needed to donate a single wreath....Let's Do This!!

Click on the link to donate a wreath for a veteran at Oak Hill.

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

08/24/2024

Hey Watertown! Our Civil Air Patrol cadets are Piggly Wiggly today, fundraising to wreaths to be placed at Oak Hill center to honor our veteran. We’re currently at 260 wreaths and need to get over 700. Stop by. Say hi before the Packer game and maybe sponsor a wreath… or 3.