Rock Island Community Foundation
Rock Island National Cemetery, situated within the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, IL, serves as a final resting place for veterans who have honorably served the nation. The cemetery offers burial space for casketed and cremated remains, open to all armed forces members meeting specific service criteria. Eligibility extends to veterans' spouses, dependents, and certain adult children, ensuring a dignified resting place for those who have served.
Visitors can pay their respects at this sacred site, open daily from sunrise to sunset, with office hours on weekdays. Accessible through the Rock Island Arsenal, the cemetery boasts a rich historical background dating back to the Civil War era. Notable features include a historic gate and Memorial Walkway, offering a serene and respectful environment for remembrance.
With a focus on preserving the solemn dignity of veterans' final resting places, Rock Island National Cemetery maintains strict policies regarding decorations, activities, and conduct on its grounds. Visitors are encouraged to honor these guidelines to uphold the reverence of this national shrine, ensuring a peaceful and respectful atmosphere for all who visit.
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