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Welcome to the City of Lubbock Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
The City of Lubbock Cemetery is where it all started—the first Lubbock cemetery to host a Wreaths Across America ceremony in 2008. A handful of Civil Air Patrol seniors and cadets laid about 60 wreaths. Each year, we increase the number of wreaths. Thank you to the many sponsors and volunteers who help us to REMEMBER the Fallen, HONOR those who Serve, and TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
In 2011, Major Tammy Preidis was asked to serve as a presenter at the ceremony. The experience changed her whole outlook on serving her country. She and her husband served in the Air Force, and they have two sons serving as well. As she presented a wreath that year, she thought of her grandfather, Harold Hunt, who was on the Oklahoma during Pearl Harbor. In January 2012, she approached the commander and asked if she could take over the Wreaths Across America program for the Civil Air Patrol, Lubbock Composite Squadron. Major Preidis has been involved ever since.
We are committed to honoring our veterans, and we hope you will help us do so. We need sponsors and volunteers to help lay wreaths at the ceremony.
If you have special requests, please get in touch with our volunteer Location Coordinator, Major Tammy Preidis at 806-429-2033, waacaplbk@yahoo.com
Thank you so much for supporting City of Lubbock Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
2011 East 31st Street
Lubbock, TX 79404, United States
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. Please do not park on the main road to the cemetery office as we use this for the Patriot Guard Riders Ride in.
Parking Instructions
PARKING IS LIMITED; we recommend you arrive early. At the "Y" near the office, go left. You will need to park along the route and walk to the ceremony, which will take place near the office.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at City of Lubbock 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.
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Atmos Energy
Welcome to Atmos Energy! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Craig (Fairview) Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
TX1217P - Texas Police Association
Welcome to TX1217P - Texas Police Association! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
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