Barrineau Park 4-H, Other Groups Honor Those In Barrancas National Cemetary

May 25, 2015

Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club joined other volunteers from local Boy Scout groups and other organizations in placing flags in Barrancas National Cemetery. A flag was placed on each the graves – about 33,00 of them – in the cemetery on board Pensacola Naval Air Station for Memorial Day. All of the flags were placed in about one hour.

“It was beautiful morning to honor those who have served our country,” said Allison Woodfin, president of the Barrineau Park 4-H.

The flags will remain on the graves until  at least 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Pictured: Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club joined other volunteers in placing about 33,000 flags on graves in Barrancas National Cemetery. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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6 Responses to “Barrineau Park 4-H, Other Groups Honor Those In Barrancas National Cemetary”

  1. Mike J. on May 26th, 2015 2:24 pm

    My son and I were there with his Boy Scout Troop 602. Thank you for all the volunteers and the extra work of the paid staff to honor our veterans!

  2. Bob C. on May 25th, 2015 5:41 pm

    Proud of these young Americans and that they are learning to carry forward the Honor and Recognition of those who Gave All for the United States of America.
    Never Forget.

  3. Sage 2 on May 25th, 2015 3:27 pm

    Thanks to these fine young people for setting an example of being good, productive citizens…now and for the future.

  4. charlotte on May 25th, 2015 1:09 pm

    Proud of you ALLISON for leading your group in honoring our fallen soilders!!Awesome news!!

  5. FYI on May 25th, 2015 9:10 am

    In case anyone is wondering why the grass is brown. The cemetery is under going a major headstone raise/re-alignment and turf replacement project.

  6. smokey on May 25th, 2015 8:16 am

    Thank you.

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