U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Owings Mills, MD, is an integral part of the Cemetery and Memorial Program offered by the State of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. This program is dedicated to providing a final resting place for veterans, National Guard, Reservists, and their eligible dependents at five state veterans cemeteries across Maryland.
One of the cemeteries managed by the Department, Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Owings Mills, Baltimore County, stands out as the second busiest State Veterans Cemetery in the nation. With a serene setting encompassing 17 acres of woodlands, this cemetery has seen over 48,000 veterans and their dependents choose it as their final resting place since its opening in November 1983.
Each cemetery, such as the Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery located in Allegany County, offers picturesque views and a dignified setting for over 5,900 veterans and their eligible dependents. The Department ensures that all burial sites are well-maintained, with permanent grave markers provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for each veteran or eligible dependent interred, creating a respectful and lasting tribute to their service.
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