The Chipeta Chapter NSDAR (National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution) is in the final push for support with wreath purchases. They are about 300 wreaths short of covering all veterans’ graves in Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Howard, Hillside, Fairview, Cleora, Woodlawn, Centerville, and Mt. Olivet cemeteries. Any extra wreaths we receive will go to Poncha Springs and Granite cemeteries, weather permitting. Please view this support letter and flyer (two flyers on one page) for your reference. The deadline for wreath placements in 2024 is November 25th by check or November 28th online.
Beyond financial support, the Chipeta Chapter NSDAR would also like to invite volunteers to participate on December 14th at 10:00 AM at Fairview Cemetery in Salida. The American Legion will present a ceremony, after which the Chipeta Chapter NSDAR and volunteers will place wreaths on the veterans’ graves. With over 950 wreaths to place there, anyone is welcome who is able to help! While there won’t be ceremonies at the other cemeteries, they will also need wreath placements.
