The university’s Staff Advisory Council is partnering with Wreaths Across America once again this year at a ceremony and wreath placement on the graves of America’s fallen heroes at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, located at 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road in San Antonio. All community members are welcome.
The university community is invited to help honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day or inviting family and friends to attend the ceremony and wreath placement on Dec. 13.
How to order wreaths
Sponsorship is $17 per wreath. All wreath orders, including grave-specific orders, can be made online and can be completed here. All online orders must be completed by noon on Friday, Nov. 28.
Locating a gravesite
To locate the site and section of a specific grave, please click here. Once on the website, enter the name and add a date of birth or death to narrow the search options.
Ceremony and volunteer information
Anyone who would like to volunteer for the wreath-laying ceremony or for cleaning up afterward, is welcome to register to volunteer by clicking here and selecting the “Volunteer” button. Volunteers will receive updates about the ceremony.
Volunteer responsibilities:
- Ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath
- Follow the location coordinator’s instructions on where to place wreaths and how they should be placed
- Arrive at the event by 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, to receive a head start on laying wreaths and by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, as needed
- Check in with the location coordinator at the event if interested in helping to clean up after the event
For any questions, please email SAC@uthscsa.edu.