PGRNY Completed Missions

HOTH Mission

Wreaths Across America
Cypress Hills National Cemetery

All Military Brances

Brooklyn, NY - 12/14/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 7, Region 8

About the Mission:

Each December, on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 4,700 additional locations, including Cypress Hills National Cemetery. Each year with over 100 volunteers we place over 6,000 wreaths on the hallowed grounds of the only National Cemetery in New York City.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/14/2024 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Cypress Hills National Cemetery
625 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Carlos Varon
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718-374-1926

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.

Special Information:

Time Tables (estimated)
10:30-12:00 Tractor trailer will be positioned outside of the gates and will not open the gates until directed to do so.
Please assemble inside the grounds and follow the guidance below on parking. If you arrive early do not park by the building/office as it is limited spots and are reserved, for sound system, honor guard, and others. All others please park inside the cemetery grounds. During this time period once we have significant amount of volunteers present , a team will go inside to distribute the boxes. All other volunteers will line up and make a line to pass the boxes onto the volunteer next to them. Be aware these are heavy boxes (35lbs+) and if you cannot lift alone, work with a partner. The boxes will only be placed along the road and no wreaths will be placed on the graves at this time.
12:00-12:30 Official Ceremony
12:30-13:30 Placement of wreaths.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Carlos Varon

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