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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Gateway Optimists' Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am, Gateway Optimists will be helping Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, CO 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 Gateway Optimists and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
430 S Quebec St
Denver, CO 80247, United States
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Directions to Cemetery
We are located at 430 S. Quebec St, Denver CO 80247
CEREMONY AND WREATH LAYING EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE MILITARY SECTION on Block 38
Please enter Fairmount Cemetery at the Alameda Gate ONLY!
The Alameda Gate is east of the Quebec and Alameda Intersection.
Once inside the Alameda gate , please turn LEFT and follow the signage to the Military Area -
- Parking will be along the MAIN ROADS - FOR SAFETY Parking will NOT be allowed inside the Military Blocks.
- Do NOT park off roads - all wheels must remain on pavement/gravel
- Ceremony begins promptly at 10AM
- Wreath laying begins promptly AFTER the ceremony
Bathroom Facilities - are NOT available near the military section- nearest facilities are available in the Fairmount Mausoleum located to the south and east of the military area. Once inside the mausoleum - we ask for your quite and respect -facilities are located to the left of the chapel down the hall way.
Please do NOT access the main buildings during this event - as we are tending to families and loved ones during funeral services.
Parking Instructions
The ceremony and wreath laying event will take place at the Fairmount Military Section in Block 38 at the Garden of Honor ONLY - NO access to main buildings during the event.
- Parking will be along the MAIN ROADS - FOR SAFETY - Parking will NOT be allowed inside the Military Blocks.
- Do NOT park off roads - all wheels must remain on pavement/gravel
- Ceremony begins promptly at 10AM
- Wreath laying begins at AFTER the ceremony
Bathroom Facilities - are NOT available near the military section- nearest facilities are available in the Fairmount Mausoleum located to the south and east of the military area. Once inside the mausoleum - we ask for your quite and respect -facilities are to the left of the chapel down the hall way.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony (Begins at 10AM) at Fairmount Cemetery on December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am. Wreaths will be laid AFTER the ceremony. 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
COFMCD - Fairmount Cemetery - Denver
Welcome to Fairmount 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 at 10:00 am (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.