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

Welcome to the CO0213P - EAA Chapter 72's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), CO0213P - EAA Chapter 72 will be helping Fairview 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 CO0213P - EAA Chapter 72 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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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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Personal Message
by Esther Smith for Edrick Stevens, Honored by Fairview Cemetery

In memory of Edrick Stevens, a very close family friend, who died serving his country in Vietnam.

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Personal Message
by Esther Smith for Wallace Geelhoed, Army, Honored by Fairview Cemetery

In memory of my father who served during WWII in the Phillipine Islands.

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Location Information

COFCCS - Fairview Cemetery
1000 S 26th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States
Click here for the Fairview Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Emily Eberhart

Directions to Cemetery

The cemetery is located on 26th street.  Please do NOT park along the fence line of the cemetery but rather at Bott Park, about 1 1/2 blocks north of the cemetery.  This will allow for social distancing.  Esther Smith will be at the office of the cemetery ready to give directions.

Parking Instructions

There is no available parking at Fairview Cemetery.  We are asking the volunteers to park at Bott Park, about 1 1/2 blocks North of the cemetery.  Please do not park along the fence line in order to allow for social distancing.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Fairview Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Guests will need to park at Bott Park and walk to the cemetery about 1 ½ blocks. Please do not park along the fence. Please contact our Location Coordinator at esthersmith@juno.com if you need to make special arrangements.

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

COFCCS - Fairview Cemetery

Welcome to Fairview Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19 at 10 AM. 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.