PGRNY Current Missions

HOTH Mission

Wreaths Across America
Cypress Hills National Cemetery

All Military Branches

Brooklyn, NY - 12/13/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Remember, Honor, Teach at Cypress Hills National Cemetery.  Here is quick overview of the schedule for Saturday:

11am - 12pm volunteers arrive. No need to register but help with parking/unloading duties
12-12:30 (approx) official start
Introduction/MC-Carlos Varon
Moment of Silence
Honor Guard- CAP/USAF Auxiliary
National Anthem- recording
Pledge of Allegiance- all
Invocation/Prayer- Carlos Varon
Opening Remarks- Carlos Varon
Ceremonial Wreath Presentations:
US Army- Paul Friedman
USMC- Richard Bishop
US Navy-Zachary Knoll
USAF- Pablo Ramos
US Space Force- FDNY Explorer-tbd
US Coast Guard- Carlos Varon (if there is someone who wants to honor them, I can step away)
US Merchant Marine- Sophia Franklin
POW/MIA-Leo Marinconz
Closing Remarks- Carlos Varon
Honor Guard
Taps-William Baldassano
Wreath placement instructions.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/13/2025 at 11:00am

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 Information:

Mark your calendars: Jan 10,2026 9am WREATH CLEANUP.  Placement of 900+ wreaths. (30 min-est).  Park inside and only on one side of the main road.  Rain/shine/snow monitor weather and dress appropriately

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

carlos varon

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