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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Fort Lyon National Cemetery for a county wide ceremony, then will be at Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County at 10:30am 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 Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County and Wreaths Across America!
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Wreaths Across America Radio Round Table Discusses the Challenges of Senior Veterans
Tune in on Thursday, October 10, at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about resources and opportunities to positively impact the lives of these veterans.
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In Memoriam
by Denise K. Smyth & James D. Smyth
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Memory
by Charly G. for Charles Sheffield , Navy, Honored by Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County
“You will always be in my heart… because in there you’re still alive.”
Check out 7 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.
Location Information
15700 County Rd HH
Fort Lyon, CO 81054, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the 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 Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County. 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
CO0002P - Las Animas VFW Auxiliary #2411
Welcome to CO0002P - Las Animas VFW Auxiliary #2411! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 3 locations 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!
Colorado
Welcome to Colorado! 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!
