Honor Those Who Served
They gave all that was asked. Now it’s our turn.
The Guardians of the National Cemetery is a locally-based volunteer organization. Our sole mission is to serve as official support committee for the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, so designated by the Veterans Administration.
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Latest Updates
Mission BBQ Remembers 9-11
On Sunday September 11th, 2022 marked the 21st Anniversary of the destruction of The World Trade Center. So we never forget the loss of American lives Mission BBQ hosted an event and was supported by many, including Honor Guard from the Guardians of the National...
July 28th, 2022 Unattended Service Update
This months unattended service was well attended. In attendance was Twin Pine Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. This group of fine cadets, based at the Trenton Mercer County Airport, was led by Captain Robert McClellan and Lt. Col...
Unattended Service and it’s importance to our fellow veterans
Imagine if you will a veteran passing away and there is no one to call. No one to grieve, no one to receive the flag the veteran earned. All Veterans should receive their recognition for serving our country. Many enlisted while others drafted. In ether case they...
We have the power to honor our comrades in arms, and we’re doing something about it
RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND FUNDRAISE
We conduct volunteer recruitment and training programs. We organize fundraising efforts to support the Washington Crossing National Cemetery to provide supplementary programs, beautification and memorial programs, and the design and construction of memorials and stone monuments.
BEAUTIFICATION ENDEAVORS
We are working hard to promote the attainment of National Shrine status for the Washington Crossing National Cemetery through beautification endeavors on the cemetery grounds. One example of our efforts is the creation and maintenance of an Avenue of Flags, comprised of the US Flag donated by families of veterans who received the Burial Flag at the funeral service for their loved ones.
PLAN AND CONDUCT SPECIAL EVENTS
We strive to improve public awareness of the mission of Veterans Administration national cemeteries. We assist the staff of the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in the planning and conduct of major ceremonies and special events such as the observances of Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and other such days deemed appropriate to commemorate and honor those who served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, or those interred in the cemetery.
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Guardians of the National Cemetery
PO Box 233
Newtown, PA
18940