Homelake to host wreath laying ceremony Sunday

MONTE VISTA – On Sunday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m., Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake will host a wreath-laying ceremony at 3749 Sherman Avenue, Monte Vista.

In conjunction with Wreaths Across America, Homelake wreath laying will feature 1500 wreaths placed on each headstone in the Homelake cemetery.

The event will begin at 1 p.m. with community members, veterans organizations, Homelake staff, and Homelake residents placing the wreaths on the headstones. Residents throughout he San Luis Valley donated and sponsored wreaths to supply the cemetery.

The 125-year-old Homelake cemetery has confederate and union soldiers buried as well as veterans from every war fought since the Spanish American War. 

This event is open to the public.