City of Greeley News

The nationwide Wreaths Across America event will recognize local veterans and first responders during an outdoor celebration and the placing of wreaths on veterans’ graves at Linn Grove Cemetery. Officials need help from the local community to ensure this annual recognition celebration is successful.

Ways to Help

How to Volunteer
Consider attending one or both of these events at Linn Grove Cemetery, prior registration is not required. Bring as many people, just show up dressed in warm clothing and be sure to wear gloves for inclement weather.

Volunteer Opportunities

• 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 volunteers needed to place marking flags on each veteran’s and first responder’s graves in preparation for the upcoming ceremony.
  
• 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 the celebration to honor veterans begins with a tribute and speech from local officials, followed by the placing of wreaths on gravesites.

Sponsor a Wreath

The fresh evergreen wreath that go upon a veteran’s or first responder’s grave cost $15. Officials hope to have one wreath placed on each of the 1,800 graves at Linn Grove Cemetery.

• Checks can be made payable to: Wreaths Across America - COL CGG CO 0032
  Please be sure to include the code to ensure the wreath is sent to Greeley, CO
  Mailed to: P. O. Box 336961, Greeley, CO 80633 Drop off at: Linn Grove Cemetery, Adamson’s Life Celebration Home, Hykes Ace Hardware, or The Pirate Radio
  

Credit card online purchases: https://tinyurl.com/waalinngrove

“There’s much work to be done to ensure each veteran and first responder is honored and remembered this December,” said Chris Ruth, location coordinator with Wreaths Across America. “We count on the community’s support. Volunteering or sponsoring a wreath donation is a wonderful opportunity for service organizations, students and families to give back to the community, and to carry on their mission: Remember our fallen U.S. Veterans. Honor those who serve. Teach your children the value of freedom.”

More Information

The Wreaths Across America event is supported by the City of Greeley. Those interested in learning more about how to volunteer or donate funds to sponsor a wreath, please contact Chris Ruth at waalinngrove@gmail.com or call 970-302-2132 for more information. Those interested can also follow the organization on social media at wreathsacrossamericalinngrove on Instagram, or at Facebook.com/WAALinnGrove.

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