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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Cortez 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 Cortez 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.
If you need to make special arrangements, please contact our location coordinator at cloveson@aol.com.
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 Cortez Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Edward Kilby, United States Military, Born 06/28/68, Passed On 12/29/17, Honored by Cortez Cemetery
All those men and women who serve valiantly for our country to provide our freedom's each day I say Thank you from my family to all of your's may God Bless and comfort you as well.
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In Memoriam
by crystal oveson for Richard "Dick" Wilbur, Marine Corps, Honored by Cortez Cemetery
Gone but never forgotten
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Location Information
27441 HWY 160
Cortez, CO 81321, 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 Cortez Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
If you need to make special arrangements, please contact our location coordinator at cloveson@aol.com.
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
Atmos Energy
Welcome to Atmos Energy! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Craig (Fairview) 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!
CO0167P - VFW Auxiliary Post 5231
Welcome to CO0167P - VFW Auxiliary Post 5231! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Cortez 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!
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