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

Welcome to the Evergreen Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Evergreen Cemetery 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. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

Thank you so much for supporting Evergreen Cemetery 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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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $347,068 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for Placement on National Wreaths Across America Day 2024

129 locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.

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In Honor Of
by Michael Schulewitz for Edmund Schulewitz, Army, Honored by Evergreen Cemetery

Edmund Schulewitz, father of 12, grandfather of 14 and now great grandfather to 4

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In Honor Of
by Keith LaMee for Keith LaMee, Army, Honored by Evergreen Cemetery

Lt Keith LaMee thank you for your service. First in the Army of occupation of Germany. Then going through OCS. Finally, to the Korean War. Love your son Keith Jr

Check out 87 "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

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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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

CO0304 - American Legion PFC Floyd K Lindstrom Post 5

Welcome to CO0304 - American Legion PFC Floyd K Lindstrom Post 5! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Evergreen 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 for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

CO0067P - Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society

Welcome to Evergreen Heritage aka Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society!  When you sponsor a veteran's wreath thru our page, a small portion will be used to save the historic Evergreen Cemetery Chapel. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day on December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Thank you so much!

10 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.