Support Event

Wreaths Across America

December 14, 2019

10:00 AM - 02:00 PM CST

Houston Platoon

Event overview

Join The Mission Continues- Houston 2nd Service Platoon, Wreaths Across America, and Project Respect as we honor the fallen by placing wreaths on their grave sites. We will meet at R1 and R2. Please see cemetery map to find our meeting spot. Schedule: 07:30am : Shuttle and Bus service starts. 08:00am : Motorcycle Escort and Trucks arrive. 11:00am : Ceremony Starts. 11:45am : Wreath Laying Starts – no wreaths will be laid until the ceremony is over. 02:30pm : Shuttle and Bus service stops. Parking: The best place to park is at Greenspoint Mall and take the free shuttle. Also available is the Shepard Park & Ride for $1.25. Cemetery grounds will fill very quickly so please try to use one of our other options. Buses are not permitted in the cemetery. Please pull to the front gate to let your passengers off and then park at Greenspoint to take the shuttle. Most buses are wheelchair equipped. NOTE – after the ceremony all the buses will be there to help take people back. Please be patient as we get 17,000 people delivered back to Greenspoint Mall. There will be a line but it goes quickly.

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC shirt

What to Bring

You may bring chairs, blankets, water bottles, etc.

Inclement Weather

There will be people in jeans, suits and uniforms. Please be respectful of those around you.

Event Contact

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When and where

Date

December 14, 2019

Time

10:00 AM - 02:00 PM (CST)

Location

Houston National Cemetery

10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038
Houston, TX 77038

Parking Information

Parking available at cemetery if you arrive early enough. If not, shuttles is your best transportation to and from cemetery.

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