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

Welcome to the Fort Lyon National Cemetery'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 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 Fort Lyon National 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.

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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 Memoriam
by V.F.W. Auxilary Post No.2411 for Kathleen Tomlin, Honored by Fort Lyon National Cemetery

Her devotion to Veterans, community, and family will always be remembered.

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In Memoriam
by VFWA Post 2411 for Kathleen Tomlin, Served the United States in Other Ways, Served From 2016 to 2023, Honored by Fort Lyon National Cemetery

Remember Kathleen and her many years of service to Veterans, VFW Auxiliary, our Community, her family and Wreaths Across America. Well done, Kathleen.

Check out 27 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

COFLNL - Fort Lyon National Cemetery
15700 County Rd HH
Fort Lyon, CO 81054, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Darla Youngblood, Rick Ward

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 Fort Lyon National 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

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!

CO0070 - Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado, Inc.

Welcome to CO0070 - Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado, Inc.! 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!

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