Arkansas Veterans Cemetery Foundation

01/16/2026

Sometimes “Thank You” just doesn’t feel sufficient and today is one of those times! Last Saturday at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in NLR, we asked for volunteers to help pick up and place all 9500 wreaths into storage for the next holiday season. Not only did you show up, you all SHOWED UP! We had about 160 wonderful human beings come out in the cold blustery sunshine with such enthusiasm and work ethic that all the wreaths were removed from the graves in about 75 minutes and then they were place on poles and stored on the racks which got done in under an hour and a half!! Your support of our project for flags and wreaths is amazing! I met some new volunteers, got to see some regulars and our amazing active duty, guard, and retired military showed up in big numbers. They make us proud!! Our next event will be to place flags for Memorial Day. Stay tuned for details.

01/05/2026

Good morning all of you fabulous volunteers! A huge shout out to those who went out to the cemetery on West Maryland and stood up the wreaths that may have blown over during the past several weeks. This is our last week and on Saturday, January 10 starting at nine we will be needing volunteers to pick up all of the wreaths and help place them in storage for another year. It’s a great opportunity if you have a student who still needs some volunteer hours as well. All of your help is greatly appreciated.!

01/05/2026

Good morning all of you fabulous volunteers! A huge shout out to those who went out to the cemetery on West Maryland and stood up the Reeves that may have blown over during the past several weeks. This is our last week and on Saturday, January 10 starting at nine we will be needing volunteers to pick up all of the wreaths and help place them in storage for another year. It’s a great opportunity if you have a student who still needs some volunteer hours as well. All of your help is greatly appreciated.!

12/29/2025

Good morning everyone! In search of some Wind Warriors this week! We had some pretty good wind storms come through over the weekend so if anyone has some time over the next two weeks to come out to the cemetery and standup wreaths to keep everything looking pristine, it would be greatly appreciated! I know it’s cold out, but it only takes 15 to 20 minutes each to walk most of the sections. If you are a student on holiday break and needs to volunteer hours, here’s your opportunity! We will be picking up the wreaths Saturday, January 10 starting at nine so we only have a couple of weeks left to enjoy the beautiful wreaths all help is appreciated! Thank you so much.

12/12/2025

Wanna be a superhero? Here’s your opportunity! WE NEED WIND WARRIORS!!
Anyone who can spare 15 minutes or an hour… However, amount of time… Drive through the Arkansas Veterans Cemetary, and see if the wind has blown down any wreaths. If so, please stand them back up. Make sure the bow is looking good and it is centered on the headstone. Great opportunity to take your kids, your family, friends or some beautiful alone time. Maybe just take one section walk around check all the wreaths. Maybe you weren’t able to make it on the days that we put out the wreaths. You can still help!
WIND WARRIORS- we appreciate everyone so much!

12/08/2025

We are so grateful for all the volunteers who showed up on Saturday and for those who volunteered throughout the week for the preparation work. Thanks to your efforts, we were able to honor our veterans and place wreaths on over 9,000 graves, making sure that all of these brave men and women are remembered and honored this holiday season.

12/06/2025

Volunteers have been tirelessly working together for the past three days, fluffing over 9,000 wreaths and bows as we prepare for the "Wreaths of Honor" placement event today, Saturday, December 6th, at 9:00 am.

We invite you and your family and friends to join us as we honor the selfless service of our soldiers at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery!

12/04/2025

We’re thankful for Daniela Dehaghani and KATV Channel 7 for their segment last night on our volunteers, their why for serving, and our need for more volunteers this week as we prep and place over 9,000 wreaths.

Volunteers will be at the Veterans Cemetery today, starting at 9:00 am, for day two of wreath prep. We hope you'll join us!

Volunteers from everywhere come together every year for an annual holiday tradition that speaks to the heart of service and to the families who refuse to let sa

12/03/2025

Volunteers are working hard today for our first day of wreath prep! We’re thankful for everyone who gave of their time to help us get ready to place wreaths this weekend.

Our Board Members will be here today, tomorrow, and Friday prepping wreaths from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Check out our events for information regarding wreath placement on Friday afternoon and Saturday!