Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Colorado

Memorial day celebration. Post and auxiliary members travel to three cemeteries in the county to place flags on every head stone of a deceased veteran and a vfw auxiliary banner on deceased auxiliary members head stone. A short ceremony is held at each cemetery along with a 21 gun salute. New flags and flag holders are purchased each year. The post also donated 100 new flags to the town of olney springs. There were a total of 20 members and family member volunteers.

Annual vet walk from olney springs is held annually. The post furnishes a continental breakfast to those participating in the walk, which was approximately 12 miles. Post and auxiliary members volunteer to cook, serve and clean.