Wreaths Across America seeks volunteers to help place wreaths at Linn Grove Cemetary

Wreaths Across America seeks volunteers to place wreaths at Linn Grove Cemetery. Courtesy photo.

By Kelly Ragan

Every year, Wreaths Across America works to recognize local veterans and first responders by placing wreaths on their graves at Linn Grove Cemetery. Every year, officials need help from the community to pull off the event. 

“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, in a news release. “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.”

Here’s how you can help. 

Volunteer 

9 a.m. Sat. Nov. 6: Volunteer to place marking flags on each veteran’s and first responder’s graves to prepare for the ceremony. 

10 a.m. Sat. Dec. 18: Place wreaths on gravesites following a celebration honoring veterans, beginning with a tribute and a speech from local officials. 

Sponsor a wreath 

The fresh, evergreen wreaths that decorate graves costs $15. City officials hope to have one wreath for each of the 1,860 graves at Linn Grove Cemetery.

According to the release, 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.

Checks can be mailed to P. O. Box 336172, Greeley, CO 80633

You can also drop checks off at Linn Grove Cemetery, Adamson’s Life Celebration Home, or Hykes Ace Hardware. 

Purchase a wreath online at https://tinyurl.com/waalinngrove.

Other things to know 

Prior registration is *not* required to volunteer at either event. According to the release, you can bring as many people as you want to help out as long as you dress in warm clothes and are prepared for inclement weather. 

For more information, contact Chris Ruth at waalinngrove@gmail.com or call (970) 302-2132.