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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Fort Richardson National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
IMPORTANT: Fort Richardson National Cemetery is located on a Secure Military Installation. Please review the information about Base Access for this event below under the "Directions to Cemetery" Tab.
Thank you so much for supporting the Fort Richardson National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Paul Ludwig Moll, United States Military, Born 02/03/42, Passed On 09/24/17, Honored by Fort Richardson National Cemetery
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Location Information
58-512 Davis Hwy POB 5498
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99505, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Those attending the Ceremony should enter through the Richardson Gate, proceed to the SECOND Traffic Circle and take the first exit (to the right) onto 6th Street. Follow 6th to the end and turn right onto the Davis Highway. Follow Davis Highway approximately 9/10 of a mile. The Cemetery is on the Left.
Parking this year will be ON THE CEMETERY GROUNDS. We have more than 400 volunteers signed up for this event! It's encouraged that those attending the Ceremony try to arrive extra early to give yourself time to get onto the Base, park and walk to the Cemetery Flagpole before the Ceremony starts. You will be directed where to park by Volunteers.
For those without a Valid Base Access ID:
Base Security leadership has approved the following NEW PROCESS to gain base access for the Wreaths Across America event:
- Pre-vetting will be conducted by the Base Access Office
- Pre-vetting time frames:
- 10 December 2025-12 December 2025
- 0730-1600Hrs
- Number to call (907) 552 – 6910
- Personnel will be put onto a running event worksheet that will be placed at the gates.
- On the day of the event, they can gain access to base from the Ft Richardson Gate by presenting a “Real ID” act compliant credential (Driver’s License with the star in the corner, Passport, Etc.).
Parking Instructions
We have more than 400 volunteers signed up this year!
We have a welcome change to our parking locations this year. We will be permitted to park on the Cemetery Grounds. Volunteers will direct you where to park.
Vehicles with disabled or elderly or guests will be allowed to park in the first parking lot across from the Cemetery Office. This is the first entrance on the right after you enter the Cemetery.
The parking lot adjacent to the Flag Pole will be reserved for official Ceremony Participants and staff.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
PLEASE SEE THE DIRECTIONS TO CEMETERY TAB FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEW BASE ACCESS PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES ON WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
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 helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to remember, honor, and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
Crowley
Welcome to Crowley! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support multiple cemeteries 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!
FL1122 - US JCI Senate
Welcome to FL1122 - US JCI Senate! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington 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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