9 Responses to “Wreaths Across America Honors Those That Served”

1. Anne on December 18th, 2017 1:51 pm

   EXCELLENT Information and tips.
   Thank You Very Much and Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year to ALL.

2. Sherry Camp on December 18th, 2017 11:31 am

   Please keep in mind the hundreds of Patriots’ graves in our North Escambia cemeteries. There are some Civil War graves in the Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery. You can get wreaths w/a red bow at either Lowe’s or Home Depot on 9 Mile Road. In addition to the cemeteries mentioned in my previous post, there are a lot of Veterans’ graves in Eastern Gate Cemetery. Maybe we could organize for next year to honor these Warriors. If enough people are interested and we could raise the funds perhaps either of the stores would preorder next years wreaths at a discount. Also, maybe we could organize teams to put out flags Memorial Day 2018.

3. Betty W. on December 18th, 2017 7:42 am

   So honored to have been a part of this wonderful program. If you feel touched by this please donate a wreath for $15 and every grave site can be honored.

4. Tabby on December 17th, 2017 9:50 pm

   What’s sad is that not everyone gets a wreath. Kiwanis Club says they had more than double last year but still. For $15, you can buy one. For $150 you get ten.
   For a community that supports the military so much, I find it disgusting that thousands of veterans don’t have a wreath when it costs so little. They make sure to say the soldiers name aloud while placing the wreath to insure they aren’t forgotten. You can pick up the wreath and go place it yourself. Seriously though, $15, come on folks.

5. Patricia Roberts on December 17th, 2017 7:22 pm

   William
   Easy answer to anns question . getting on base was easy my family went out the day before to the back gate and showed our drivers license and they ran a quick background check and with in 15 min we left with a six month pass . now we just drive through show or photo id pass and were waved on . hope this helps

6. LuLu on December 17th, 2017 6:59 pm

   GENERAL INFORMATION
   IMPORTANT: The cemetery is located exclusively within the boundaries of Naval Air Station Pensacola, which is an active duty military base. While we work hard to address visitation to the cemetery, access to Barrancas National Cemetery is entirely dependent on access to the Naval Air Station. Hence, both the hours of and the requirements for base access might be more restrictive as well as subject to change on short notice due to Department of Defense regulations and may not always be immediately posted to their website. Therefore, it is vital that you pre-plan your visits accordingly by visiting their visitor information website at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/nas_pensacola/about/installation_guide/visitor_information.html as well as their homepage at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/nas_pensacola.html for notifications/alerts which might change access. If their website is unavailable or you need further information, please call their Pass and Tag (building 777) telephone number at (850) 452-4153 or, in the event that line does not work, the Headquarters Quarterdeck at (850) 452-4785 or 4786.

   Additional Helpful Visitor Information
   While we cannot forecast or verify all base access requirements or changes to them, some helpful tips include:
   - Having an accepted federally issued identification card if you are a current or retired service member or other eligible individual makes base access simpler. Every visitor over the age of 15 having a state issued identification, state issued driver’s license or a passport.
   - The vehicle driver should have a current state issued driver’s license, paper/hardcopy proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
   - As of the time of this webpage update (subject to change), all visitors not in possession of an accepted federally issued identification card must enter through the main gate off of Navy Blvd (see DIRECTIONS FROM NEAREST AIRPORT above for how to get to the main gate).
   o Upon arrival to NAS Pensacola all vehicle occupants will be directed to building 777 (Pass & ID, also known as Pass & Tag or Visitor Center) just inside the main gate for proper vetting.
   o Arrive well in advance of your desired time due to potential traffic, vehicle search, building 777 waits, etc. As noted above, access to Barrancas National Cemetery is entirely dependent on access to the Naval Air Station so in the absence of an accepted federally issued identification card you may not be able to enter the base if building 777 is closed or you arrive too late on a weekend. Hence, the importance of checking their website and/or calling the Pass & Tag telephone number.

7. Sherry Camp on December 17th, 2017 1:49 pm

   There are veterans who were kia in Vietnam in our local cemeteries. I know of at least two in Pensacola Memorial Gardens, Pine Forest Rd.; one in Highland Park Baptist Cemetery, N Old Palafox Hwy.; and another in Crabtree Church Cemetery, corner of N Crabtree Rd. & Gibson. I’ve been putting roses, wreaths, & flags on these warriors’ graves for several years. If William will let me know if I can post the names, maybe someone would like to help. All four were Tate graduates.

8. Anne on December 17th, 2017 7:13 am

   William do you know if there will be “easy access” to Our Barrancas National Cemetery for the general public and families of the lost to come view these Beautiful and Emotional Wreaths Across America?
   Our family has a few honored ones buried there and other friends.
   We feel cut off due to the new security rules.

9. CM on December 17th, 2017 6:48 am

   Beautiful!