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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Colorado Veterans Cemetery Homelake's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., Wreaths Across America will be at the Colorado Veterans Cemetery Homelake to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.  

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. 

Thank you so much for supporting Colorado Veterans Cemetery Homelake and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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To those who served shall not be forgotten. We thank you for your service. VFW Auxiliary Post 899

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In Honor Of
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Location Information

COCSVC - Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake
3749 Sherman Ave
Monte Vista, CO 81144, United States
Veteran Graves: 2,052
Coverage Goal: 2,052
Wreaths So Far: 2,266
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Pamela Self, Melanie Squire
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Homelake Veteran Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

CO0031 - Colorado Veterans Cemetery Homelake

Welcome to Colorado Veterans Cemetery Homelake! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Colorado State Veterans Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

Alkermes

Welcome to Alkermes! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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