Atlantic Gardens Veterans Cemetery
| Atlantic Gardens Veterans Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Atlantic Gardens Veterans Cemetery | |
| Details | |
| Established | May 2014 |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 18°29′59″N 67°06′03″W / 18.499727°N 67.100780°W |
| Type | Military |
| Size | 17.48 acres (7.07 ha) |
| Find a Grave | Atlantic Gardens Veterans Cemetery |
Atlantic Gardens Veterans Cemetery is in the United States territory of Puerto Rico. The cemetery was dedicated in May 2014, and designed for approximately 23,000 burials.[1] Located in the Montaña ward of Aguadilla, the cemetery is on the Garden of Eden Boulevard.
The cemetery is owned by the Government of Puerto Rico, grant-funded and operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which currently manages 155 national cemeteries.[2][3] In 2016, the VA established the "Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program" to assist with advanced planning.[4]
Notable interments
- Rafael Irizarry (1945–2022), Lawyer, Politician elected to the Puerto Rico Senate.
See also
References
- ^ "Atlantic Garden Veterans Cemetery, Montaña, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico – Burial Records". www.interment.net. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Administration National Cemetery". www.cem.va.gov. VA.gov | Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ Administration, National Cemetery. "List of all VA Grant-Funded Cemeteries". www.cem.va.gov. VA.gov | Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "VA national cemeteries now offering pre-need eligibility determinations". Air Force. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2023.