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

Welcome to the Gateway Blue Star Mother's Wreaths Across America Page. 

Please join us on Saturday December 13, 11:00 AM at MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY for our Wreaths Across America Ceremony 

Thank you so much for supporting the Gateway Blue Star Mothers and Wreaths Across America!

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In Memory Of for Shea Martin, Military Spouse or Family, Born 05/30/85, Passed On 05/30/85, Honored by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

My baby boy I miss you so much, as I sit and write this out I can not stop crying I love you so much. your mommy

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In Memory Of for Dorothy Wheeler, United States Military, Born 12/10/22, Passed On 05/09/91, Honored by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

My mother who was a great Marine and loved her country, miss her deeply

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Location Information

MOMMPK - Memorial Park Cemetery
5200 Lucas and Hunt Rd
St. Louis, MO 63121, United States
Click here for the Memorial Park Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 5,000
Coverage Goal: 5,000
Wreaths So Far: 680
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: 12:00 PM CST

Location Coordinator: Beth Bruening Gateway Blue Star Mothers, Laura Downs Torres

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 Memorial Park 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

MOMMPK - Memorial Park Cemetery

Welcome to MOMMPK - Memorial Park 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 12:00 PM CST). 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.

MOCLVC - Calvary Cemetery

Welcome to Gateway Blue Star Mothes MO4 and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, FRIDAY DECEMBER 12, 9:00 at CALVARY CEMETERY. 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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