Newsroom
Latest News
Arlington National Cemetery June 18th, 2022
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, members of the Washington Crossing Honor Guard (WCHG) traveled to Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) at the invitation of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS). The WCHG witnessed the Changing of the Guard and...
2022 Memorial Day Activities
In preparation for Memorial Day 2022, approximately 70 volunteers from the Travis Manion Foundation, the local community, and the Guardians of the National Cemetery gathered to complete the Avenue of Flags before Veterans Day 2022. Students of the Middle bucks...
Unattended Funerals. A tribute to our fallen service members.
Vietnam Era Veterans Recognized for their Service
March 29th, 2022 Commander Gene Hamilton recognized members of the Washington Crossing Honor guard that were active duty during the Vietnam era.
John & Bernadette Heenan presented a proclamation from Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) to Director Gregory J. Whitney.
This proclamation recognized the hard work that brought to fruition the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Washington Crossing National Cemetery—the first at a National Veterans Cemetery.
History of the Washington Crossing National Cemetery Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
The original Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was designed by Medal of Honor recipient Marine Woody Williams and dedicated in his home state of West Virginia in 2013. His foundation oversees the construction and installation of the Gold Star Families Memorials,...
Guardians of the National Cemetery
PO Box 233
Newtown, PA
18940