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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the VFWA Post 2411's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), VFWA Post 2411 will be helping Fort Lyon National Cemetery and Las Animas/Bent County 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 VFWA Post 2411 and Wreaths Across America!
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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.
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Location Information
15700 County Rd HH
Fort Lyon, CO 81054, United States
Click here for the Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County 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 Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County. 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
COLABC - Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County
Welcome to COLABC - Las Animas Cemetery / Bent County 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.
COPVCR - Peaceful Valley Cemetery
Welcome to COPVCR - Peaceful Valley 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 1:00 PM MST). 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.
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