Gold Country Chapter is proud to partner and actively participate in Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America holds ceremonies simultaneously across the globe honoring our nation’s heroes. Gold Country Chapter is a partner in the New Auburn Cemetery ceremony where wreaths are laid on veteran grave sites and a ceremony is held in remembrance.
Additionally, Gold Country Chapter participates in a smaller, but no less important, ceremony at the Old Auburn Cemetery.
Your generous donation will go towards making sure we have enough wreaths so that no grave goes unrecognized.
2024 Ceremony date/time will be posted when available
New Auburn Cemetery, 1040 Collins Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
Each wreath is $17.00, and multiple wreaths can be purchased to honor multiple veterans.
To donate by check, please make payable to “Wreaths Across America” and mail to:
Gold Country SAR, 5701 Lonetree Blvd Ste 301, Rocklin, CA 95765
You may also make your donation through a secure online form.
What is a Veterans Wreath?
- Each wreath is comprised of 10 balsam bouquets. One for each quality that our veterans embody: Faith, Love, Strength, Honesty, Humility, Ambitions, Optimism, Concern, Pride, and finally – Hopes and Dreams that didn’t always come true, but left them with no regrets.
- The Red Bow, their Great Sacrifice
- The Forest Scent, Purity and Simplicity
- The Evergreen symbolizes Longevity & Endurance
- The Circle Shape, ETERNITY
About the Ceremony
- Remembrance Ceremony will begin at 9:00AM sharp at the New Auburn Cemetery Memorial Monument.
- The Auburn Honor Guard will provide a ceremonial tribute to our fallen heroes.
- Words of remembrance will be said for those we will be honoring that day.
- Seven Ceremonial Wreaths will be laid to honor each of the armed services plus one for our POWs/MIAs.
- Wreaths will be placed on as many veteran grave sites as possible.
Don’t say you should have. Say you did.
