The Fort Carson Tree Memorial Grove

"Not Forgotten"

            Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we are continually reminded of the sacrifices that our military men and women make each day in the fight against terrorism.

            Because of our close proximity to Fort Carson, the largest army base in Colorado, we are mindfully aware of the struggles our military families and their deployed loved ones endure in support of our nation’s mission in Iraq and Afghanistan.  To honor these heroic men and women from around our Country, we approached Fort Carson with an idea that would show our appreciation for these soldiers’ service for our freedom.

            Today our vision is becoming a reality in the form of a tree grove with the theme, “Not Forgotten”.  The grove is planned to include 77 trees – one for each conservation district in the state of Colorado.

            We are currently in the final planning phase of this project.  We have the full support of base personnel, Colorado Association of Conservation Districts (CACD), and Natural Association of Conservation Districts (NACD).  Fort Carson has agreed to provide the acreage for our grove – in a prime location that will eventually include a church and a museum.  We visualize this area as a place for military families and others to come and reflect on our soldiers’ sacrifices and the freedom these troops fight so hard to keep.

            However, we are still one step away from making this memorial become a reality.   We want you to be a part of this project.  Your Tax Deductable Donation will enable us to continue the purchase of trees and irrigation supplies needed for the memorial grove.

            This tree grove will be an everlasting reminder of your appreciation and support of the men and women bravely serving our country.

El Paso County Conservation District Supervisors

 Norman Armentrout         John Eastlake

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robert Cordova                   Kenneth Barker

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Please Return This Portion With Your TAX Deductable Donation

          X        I want to join with the El Paso County Conservation District to tell our soldiers that they are “Not Forgotten”.  My donation will help with the purchase of trees and irrigation supplies.

P.S. Please send your donation as soon as possible. The sooner we receive your donation, the sooner we can complete this memorial to our soldiers.

 Name: ___________________________________

Address:__________________________________

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Your Conservation District is:_______________________________________________________

Donation Amount: $__________________________________

Please send your donation to:

El Paso County Conservation District

C/O Fort Carson Memorial Tree Fund

5610 Industrial Pl, Ste 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Thank You!