HOTH Mission
Wreaths Across America
Saint John's Cemetery
All Military Branches
Rome, NY - 12/13/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 2, Region 3
About the Mission:
Patriot Guard Riders of New York has been invited once again to stand a flag line in honor of all veterans at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony and Wreath-laying in Rome, NY. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the fallen, Honor those currently serving and their families and Teach the next generation the value and cost of freedom.
The event consists of a short, but solemn ceremony, including a moment of silence, the presentation and honoring of the National Colors, a short address by a local official, the presentation of ceremonial wreaths of the military branches, and the playing of Taps followed by wreath placements on veteran graves by church and family members of the fallen and volunteer members of the public. We will also assist, if needed in handing out and placing wreaths on the graves of our veterans.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/13/2025 at 11:30am
Staging Location:
St. John's Cemetery
East Dominick Street
Rome, NY 13440
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
James Sieffert
315-525-6802
Special Information:
We will form a flag line prior to the start of the ceremonies, which are scheduled for 12:00 pm. We will render a salute during the playing of the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance and Taps. At the conclusion of the brief ceremonies, we will stand down and then render assistance distributing wreaths among the public gathered to lay them at the graves of the veterans buried at the cemetery. Those members interested can also lay wreaths and assist the public in locating veteran graves. Please dress for the weather.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Jim Sieffert
rs 12/06; MER
