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

Welcome to the Fairview 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 Fairview 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.

Guests will need to park at Bott Park and walk to the cemetery about 1 ½ blocks. Please do not park along the fence. Please contact our Location Coordinator at esthersmith@juno.com if you need to make special arrangements.

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 Fairview 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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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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Personal Message
by Esther Smith for Edrick Stevens, Honored by Fairview Cemetery

In memory of Edrick Stevens, a very close family friend, who died serving his country in Vietnam.

Check out 20 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

COFCCS - Fairview Cemetery
1000 S 26th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States

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

Emily Eberhart

Directions to Cemetery

The cemetery is located on 26th street.  Please do NOT park along the fence line of the cemetery but rather at Bott Park, about 1 1/2 blocks north of the cemetery.  This will allow for social distancing.  Esther Smith will be at the office of the cemetery ready to give directions.

Parking Instructions

There is no available parking at Fairview Cemetery.  We are asking the volunteers to park at Bott Park, about 1 1/2 blocks North of the cemetery.  Please do not park along the fence line in order to allow for social distancing.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

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

Guests will need to park at Bott Park and walk to the cemetery about 1 ½ blocks. Please do not park along the fence. Please contact our Location Coordinator at esthersmith@juno.com if you need to make special arrangements.

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

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!

CO0006P - Pikes Peak Gold Star Mothers

Welcome to CO0006P - Pikes Peak Gold Star Mothers! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort Logan National 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!

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