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

Welcome to the Evergreen Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Evergreen 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.

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 Evergreen Cemetery 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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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

Crowley Honors U.S. Military Members and Veterans Through Wreaths Across America

For the sixth consecutive year, Crowley will support Wreaths Across America.

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In Memory Of for Any, United States Military, Honored by Evergreen Cemetery

From Veterans of Foreign Wars Lt Marion L Willis Post 101 Auxiliary.Please place these wreaths on graves of VFW Post sponsored section.

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In Memory Of for Theodore James “Jim” Schafer, Military Spouse or Family, Honored by Evergreen Cemetery

In memory of the first veteran in my life, my Dad, Jim Schafer. Thank you for your service, dad. You always loved your country, you were a patriot through and through. Dad was in the Korean War (drafted/Army), then Vietnam air support (enlisted USAF) and the Persian Gulf War. I love you, dad. I commend and respect all our veterans. Thank you all.

Check out 91 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

COEGCS - Evergreen Cemetery
1005 Hancock Expy
Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Mindy King, Dianne Hartshorn

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please check in at Evergreen Chapel before laying wreaths at selected headstones in your assigned section(s).

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking around the cemetery, however, please give heed to the "No Parking" signs. This will ensure adequate room for guests and traffic. Designated handicap parking is available for those with state issued placards or license plates.

NOTE: Be mindful that there are deep irrigation ditches along many of the roadways in the cemetery - we'd hate to see you ruin a rim or tire!

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery. 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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

L3Harris

Welcome to L3Harris! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington National 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!

CO0304 - American Legion PFC Floyd K Lindstrom Post 5

Welcome to CO0304 - American Legion PFC Floyd K Lindstrom Post 5! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Evergreen 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!

14 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.