City of Greeley News

GREELEY, Colo. — Linn Grove Cemetery will hold its 11th Annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 14, at 10 a.m. The last day to buy and sponsor a wreath is November 25.

The ceremony honoring the memory and service of our veterans and first responders is a moving tribute that takes part in the National Wreaths Across America initiative to "Remember, Honor, Teach."  This year’s ceremony will include the playing of "Taps." At the conclusion, attendees will place commemorative wreaths on the graves of all veterans and first responders.

Ways to Support This Event  

• Visit unioncolonyexchangeclub.org online to donate a wreath for $17 
• By check, payable to Wreaths Across America, PO Box 366961, Greeley, CO 80634  
• Follow Wreaths Across America Linn Grove Cemetery on Facebook for updates 

About Wreaths Across America  

Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization started by Morrill Worcester in 1992. The group was founded to continue and grow the annual tradition of laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Their mission is to "Remember, Honor, Teach." This year, wreaths will be placed at all national cemeteries and at 4,500 local ceremonies across the U.S. to honor our nation's heroes and raise awareness of veterans' sacrifices.

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