COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A non-profit is spearheading the fundraiser of over 5,000 wreaths for the tombstones of military members at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery (PPNC).
The Auxiliary members of American Legion Post 2008 (ACA) are acting as the local partner for Wreaths Across America. The group still needs about 200 wreaths to meet its goal of 5,025 headstones. If ACA exceeds its goal, ACA said the extras will go to the Fort Lyon National Cemetery.
“The community shows up and takes care of the veterans around here,” said ACA member Jennifer Kendig, who is spearheading the local Wreaths Across America initiative…