RAAP Change of Command Ceremony
Hail and Farewell
Judy Foster, Chairman of the SWVAVCV, attended the Change of Command Ceremony at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RAAP) as Lt. Col. Marie Hough accepted the responsibilities on June 5th. She replaces outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Adrien Humphreys. The Volunteers thank Lt. Col. Humphreys for her support and look forward to working with Lt. Col. Hough.
Honoring Our Deceased Veterans
SWVAVCV Ambassadors
For the week of 16 June, the Ambassadors of the SWVA Cemetery Volunteers honored four veterans interred at the cemetery. Our condolences to the families and friends of those interred; you have our deepest sympathy. Thank you to the veterans for their service to our nation! Rest in peace.
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." — Martin Luther King Jr.
Mission Accomplished - Memorial Day 2025
Thank you to everyone who braved the misty conditions at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on May 26th to help us honor and mourn the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military at the 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. LTC Adrien G. Humphreys, Commander of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, delivered an inspiring tribute, and numerous volunteers insured the dignity of the event.
Special thanks to the following:
- Travis Graham and the staff of the Veterans Cemetery for their professionalism in making sure this event went off without a hitch.
- David Gravely and his students from Pulaski County High School for providing photographic and video support. Please take a look in the Memorial Day 2025 section in the Gallery.
- The Roanoke Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol for providing the Color Guard and wreath support.
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Our Programs
Ambassadors
Our ambassador program assists families at burials and ensures
"No Veteran Is Ever Buried Alone"
Wreath Program
Our wreath program supports the annual National Wreaths Across America Day
Beautification
Beautification
We obtain items such as flags and poles, benches, memorials, flora and fauna to enhance and support the cemetery