SHS Sponsors Wreaths for the 4th Year
The 33rd National Wreaths Across America Day will take place Dec. 13. Each year, more than 1 million wreaths are placed in more than 2,000 locations in the United States and around the world to honor the veterans buried there.
The mission of this program is to Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. You can join your SHS co-workers by joining us to place a wreath at the Veterans cemetery.
Ceremony Details
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM sharp
Please plan to arrive no later than 11:45 AM to allow adequate time for parking and walking to the ceremony location.
Parking & Arrival Instructions
Volunteers may park at either of the following locations:
Sunshine Community Church
3019 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
From the church, please walk to the cemetery entrance.Cemetery Side Entrance (Monroe Ave NE)
Enter from Monroe Avenue NE near the Marine Memorial
Closest GPS address: 2950 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
From this entrance, please follow the walking path to the main cemetery entrance located near the Lamberton Creek bridge.
Ceremony Overview
A brief but meaningful ceremony will take place at 12:00 PM, highlighting the Wreaths Across America mission:
Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
