On Saturday, January 13, 2024 - we will be retiring and cleaning up the wreaths that were placed. We need as many volunteers as possible to ensure they are removed properly and in a timely manner. Starts at 0800 hrs. and will last until all wreaths are retired. If you have a pick up truck and/or cargo vehicle, please consider bringing that with you as we need help hauling the wreaths to the large onsite bins. We need to pick up all wreaths in all sections. Majority of wreaths are placed in and around sections 26, 27, 28, 41 and 43 - so please start there first. Check adjacent sections but there are wreaths spread in all sections of the cemetery. Please sweep through all sections. Picked up wreaths must be brought to the Recycle Bin. Either load them into your own vehicle or we have volunteers with Pick Up trucks that will make rounds to the sections. Collect wreaths at the side of the roads and help load into Pick Up Trucks. Drivers please use Hazard lights to maintain safety and help identify our volunteer vehicles. Recycle Bin is located in dirt holding lot behind Lake C and Medal of Honor Circle. Please download and see map for details: https://www.empathyistheremedy.org/s/2024-Wreath-Clean-Up-Map.png It contains important notes and highlighted areas. The admin team plans to arrive at 0700 hrs to set up our "command post" at the Amphitheater – come see us there if you need assistance or have questions. Since internet connection is spotty at times at the cemetery, we plan to use standard Family Radio Service (FRS) Walkie Talkies as additional comms method – Channel 13 to start – if you or your team have some please bring. We are ON, Rain or Shine!! Thank you, Empathy is the Remedy Foundation WAA Location Coordinator Riverside National Cemetery