The Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council participates with national cemeteries across America in recognizing those who have fought bravely in serving America. Through the Wreaths Across America national program, wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves in December.

More than 20,000 military men and women are buried the Georgia National Cemetery on a hilltop near Canton. Approximately 500 volunteers from the Boy Scouts of America, churches, community organizations, and families lay wreaths on gravesites prior to the annual memorial service, which will be Saturday, December 19.

Georgia businesses and individual donors have supported this program for over 10 years. Donations are tax deductible with a receipt provided by the Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council upon request.

Please support this special program recognizing the lives of those who have protected or given their lives for our freedom. Corporate and individual sponsorships of $1,000 or more are recognized appropriately. The fundraising goal of $200,000 enables the purchase of 17,000 wreaths to be placed at each gravesite. Checks can be made payable to Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council at GNCAC Post Office Box 5476, Canton, GA 30114-9998.

For more information, contact Tom Wilder, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran and Cemetery Council member at 770-973-1422 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..