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Wreaths Placed At Barrancas With Honor; Event Also Honors LCpl Travis Nelson

A few hundred volunteers took part in the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Barrancas National Cemetery over the weekend to honor those buried there.

About 2,500 fresh green wreaths, each with a simple red bow, were placed across the cemetery.

The ceremony was held in honor of Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Nelson and Army Pfc. Matthew Colin, who were both killed in the line of duty this year. Nelson’s parents live in Bratt and is buried in Atmore, while Colin is from Navarre and is buried at Barrancas.

Some of were placed by family members of those buried there; others were placed by volunteers like 14-year old Eric “EJ” Lambeth, Jr. of Flomaton, a member of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Independence Division.

Following the ceremony, Lambeth was awarded a certificate for the NSCC Unit Commendation Ribbon, meeting all requirements for the Marksmanship Ribbon with expert “E” Appurtenance.

Eric Lambeth, Jr. is the son of Eric Lambeth, Sr. and Wendy Aldridge Caraway of Flomaton. His grandparents are Chuck and Gayle Aldridge of Century, and Bud and Lynett Lambeth of Flomaton.

Pictured top: The annual wreath-laying ceremony at Barrancas National Cemetery. Pictured inset: Eric “EJ” Lambeth, Jr. of Flomaton, a member of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Independence Division. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.