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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the CO0167P - VFW Auxiliary Post 5231's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, CO0167P - VFW Auxiliary Post 5231 will be helping Cortez Cemetery 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 CO0167P - VFW Auxiliary Post 5231 and Wreaths Across America!
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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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Memory
by crystal oveson for Mark McCulley, Navy, Honored by Cortez Cemetery
Mark was my uncle who served in the US Navy, while he was on ship in the Philippines area the locals where having a medical emergency and where in need of blood. He and some of his fellow shipmates volunteered to donate blood in service of of those in need.
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Location Information
27441 HWY 160
Cortez, CO 81321, United States
Click here for the Cortez Cemetery Page
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.
Our Locations
COCOCE - Cortez Cemetery
Welcome to COCOCE - Cortez 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 (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.
