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

Welcome to the CO0067P - Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), CO0067P - Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society will be helping Evergreen Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Thank you so much for supporting the CO0067P - Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

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

Volunteer

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

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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In Honor Of
by KaMisha Hickman for Tyler Creamean, Army, SPC, Honored by Fairview Cemetery

I miss you so much. We miss you like crazy. Forever our Hero. The Ultimate Sacrifice. Thank you for not being selfish. I am so thankful that I joined and had the pleasure of meeting you even though our time was short. I love you, always and forever. Your Wife and Son, KaMisha and Tarves.....

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In Honor Of
by Amanda Opdyke for Orwin Opdyke, Army, Honored by Evergreen Cemetery

To my grandpa Orwin Opdyke. I honor you and respect what you have done for this great country. I wish I could have met you. I followed in your footsteps and I am proud to have served also. This is from our whole Opdyke family in your honor and memory

Check out 14 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

COEGCS - Evergreen Cemetery
1005 Hancock Expy
Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States
Click here for the Evergreen Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

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Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please check in at Evergreen Chapel before laying wreaths at selected headstones in your assigned section(s).

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking around the cemetery, however, please give heed to the "No Parking" signs. This will ensure adequate room for guests and traffic. Designated handicap parking is available for those with state issued placards or license plates.

NOTE: Be mindful that there are deep irrigation ditches along many of the roadways in the cemetery - we'd hate to see you ruin a rim or tire!

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Evergreen 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.

Our Locations

COEGCS - Evergreen Cemetery

Welcome to COEGCS - Evergreen Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.

COFCCS - Fairview Cemetery

Welcome to Fairview Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19 at 10 AM. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.