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REMEMBER the Fallen. HONOR those who Serve. TEACH the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the MS0045P - Civil Air Patrol's Desoto Composite Squadron Wreaths Across America page.
This December, the cadets of the Civil Air Patrol's Desoto Composite Squadron will stand among the headstones of our nation’s heroes to lay wreaths in their honor. We proudly support three local resting places — Blocker Cemetery, West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, and Autumn Woods Memorial Park — and will be serving at one of them on Wreaths Day.
For our cadets, this mission is more than a ceremony. It is a lesson in gratitude, sacrifice, and service. It is the quiet moment when a young leader pauses at a name etched in stone, remembers the life behind it, and understands the cost of the freedoms we enjoy.
By sponsoring a wreath, volunteering with us, or inviting others to join, you help ensure that every veteran’s memory is honored and that the next generation learns why they must never be forgotten.
Thank you for standing with the MS0045P - Civil Air Patrol's Desoto Composite Squadron and Wreaths Across America.
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Wreaths Across America and MCEC Unite to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism Among Military-Connected Youth
As the back-to-school season begins, Wreaths Across America, in collaboration with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), is spotlighting the importance of adopting proactive, research-based strategies to raise awareness of the unique attendance-related challenges faced by highly mobile students.
Out of the Shadows: Teaching the Korean War Through Veteran Voices, Inquiry, and Memory
Some stories come too late. That’s why the Out of the Shadows project matters so deeply.
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In Honor Of for William Kenel, Army, Honored by West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
William Kenel, for his faithful service in the Philippines, his strength during the Bataan Death March, and his ultimate sacrifice as a POW torpedoed unknowingly by his brothers-in-arms.
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In Honor Of for Maurice Stamps, Army, Honored by West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
In Honor of Maurice Stamps, one of the last of the Greatest Generation, who passed in August at 103, of sound mind until the end.
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Location Information
9501 Pigeon Roost Rd
Olive Branch, MS 38654, United States
Click here for the Blocker Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Blocker Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Our Locations
MSBLOC - Blocker Cemetery
Welcome to MSBLOC - Blocker Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
TNWTCM - West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
Welcome to West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
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