New Lenox Fire to Lay Wreaths at Veterans' Graves

The New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) and the Village of New Lenox are honoring the nation’s veterans through the Wreaths Across America campaign. They will be sponsoring wreaths to be placed at the Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.

The Abraham Lincoln Cemetery has 43,000 grave sites. Unfortunately, each year not every gravesite receives a wreath.

“It is our goal to sponsor and provide as many wreaths as possible to help fill the void and honor each veteran’s gravesite through the Wreaths Across America program,” said NLFPD Fire Chief Steve Engledow.

This year, together the NLFPD and Village of New Lenox are hoping to provide 1,800 wreaths to cover one section of the cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day, December 12.

The New Lenox Fire District will be accepting both cash and check donations up to November 19. Checks should be made payable to the New Lenox Fire District Foundation, please note ‘Wreath Donation’ in memo section of check. Donations can be mailed to: NLFPD, 261 E. Maple Street, New Lenox, IL 60451. Several donation boxes can also be found at local businesses who are supporting the cause. Each wreath costs $15, however any donation is appreciated.

For more information contact the New Lenox Fire Protection District at (815) 463-4500.