Albert G Horton Jr Memorial Veterans Cemetery

05/24/2019

11/06/2018

Horton Wreath Society
This year's wreath placement will be Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM with the Formal Ceremony, Taps and Bagpipes at the Committal Shelter immediately following the laying of the wreaths.

Families who will be placing a wreath on their loved one’s gravesite should plan to arrive by 7:00 AM. Parking is now offsite at King's Fork High and Middle Schools with shuttle service provided. For additional information, visit the Horton Wreath Society web site at www.hortonwreathsociety.webs.com or e-mail [email protected] or call 757-635-6837.

Horton Wreath Society is organized exclusively for raising funds to purchase wreaths to be placed on Veterans grave sites at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery on the second Saturday of December Annually.

05/25/2018

Memorial Day Events
To commemorate Memorial Day, flags will be placed on all grave sites and the Avenue of Flags will be erected along the circle drive.

The administration office will be open from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. to assist veterans and their families with grave site location, general information, and filling out the cemetery pre-application form.

11/06/2017

Horton Wreath Society
This year's wreath placement will be Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 9:30 AM with the Formal Ceremony, Taps and Bagpipes at the Committal Shelter immediately following the laying of the wreaths.

Families who will be placing a wreath on their loved one’s grabesite should plan to arrive at least 1 hour early. Car pooling is highly recommended as the parking is now offsite with shuttle service provided. For additional information, visit the Horton Wreath Society web site at www.hortonwreathsociety.webs.com or e-mail [email protected] or call 757-635-6837.

Horton Wreath Society is organized exclusively for raising funds to purchase wreaths to be placed on Veterans grave sites at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery on the second Saturday of December Annually.

07/04/2017

11/29/2016

Horton Wreath Society
This year's wreath placement will be on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 9:00 AM with the Formal Ceremony, Taps and Bagpipes at the Committal Shelter immediately following the laying of the wreaths.

NEW THIS YEAR: There will be absolutely no parking at or on cemetery grounds, no exceptions. All participants must park at designated satellite parking areas for provided transportation to and from the cemetery. The two designated satellite parking areas are King's Fork High School and King's Fork Middle School. Shuttle service will commence at 7 am. Final bus will leave the cemetery at 1:15 pm. There will be handicap service available, with assistance at the cemetery. For additional information, visit the Horton Wreath Society web site at www.hortonwreathsociety.webs.com or e-mail [email protected]

05/18/2016

Memorial Day Events
To commemorate Memorial Day, flags will be placed on all grave sites and the Avenue of Flags will be erected along the circle drive.
The administration office will be open from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. to assist veterans and their families with grave site location, general information, and filling out the cemetery pre-application form.

12/14/2015

Dec. 12th, 2015

11/25/2015

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony is December 12th. Please see below for more information.

Horton Wreath Society
This year's wreath placement will be on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 9:30 AM with the Formal Ceremony, Taps and Bagpipes at the Committal Shelter immediately following the laying of the wreaths.
Families who will be placing a wreath on their loved one's grave site should plan to arrive at least 1 hour early.
Donations can be made to HORTON WREATH SOCIETY, PO Box 6246, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0246.
Their web site is : www.hortonwreathsociety.webs.com