Wreaths Across America Aspen Grove Cemetery

We are currently in the Veteran's wreath fundraising stage of our event planning. If you would like us to come and  speak to your group, office, club, or other organization, please contact KCPS RADIO at (319) 754-6698.   We are always excited to share the Wreaths Across America story with members of the community!

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

Aspen Grove Wreaths Across America Day 

Volunteer Guide - December 13, 2025

10:00am

· Section Leaders will meet for a briefing at the ceremony tent.

10:15- 10:45am

· Volunteers will be directed to the NW corner of Aspen Grove Cemetery (2043 Sunnyside Ave, Burlington) where the newest Veterans Memorial is located. Assemble near the tent. PARKING will be along the roadways in the Cemetery. Overflow parking will be at Sunnyside Elementary School across from the Aspen Grove Cemetery entrance.

11:00am

· At the Veteran's Memorial we will have a short Wreaths Across America Ceremony. Importantly, we will demonstrate the proper way to lay the wreaths and say the names. At the conclusion of the demonstration we will release “grave specific” family members first. Then we will release volunteers to their choice of sections of the cemetery to place the wreaths.

· The cemetery will be separated into (20) sections for the wreath placement. Volunteers will either walk or drive to their section based on distance. The number of wreaths needed will be pre-placed in each section.

· Each veteran gravesite within the sections will have a small orange locator flag. After performing the proper wreath placement procedure, the volunteer will remove the orange flag and return the flag to the bucket located near the wreaths for that section.

· Each section will have a Section Leader (usually in a yellow volunteer vest.) These individuals will be available to direct volunteers and answer questions.

OTHER STUFF:

*Plan to walk, a lot. Plan for the cold, the rain, the snow, and generally being outdoors for 2-3 hours total. Wear appropriate winter gear and hiking boots.

*We have limited bathroom access. Bathrooms are located in the Aspen Grove Office.

* Please make sure everyone who wants to place a wreath, gets a chance to place a wreath. We're not in a hurry so please take time to perform a meaningful moment with each veteran.

*When all wreaths have been distributed, the two Location Coordinators (Chip & Mike) will perform one last double-check to make sure every grave has a wreath.

ANY QUESTIONS? Please email kcps@aol.com