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Over 29,000 Wreaths Placed At Barrancas During Wreaths Across America Program
December 17, 2023
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Over 29,000 wreaths were placed Saturday at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola as part of the national Wreaths Across America initiative.
Youth-centric organizations, religious groups and citizens across the country volunteer to place wreaths on the gravesites of individuals interred at national cemeteries across the nation, including the 100 acres at Barrancas.
For centuries, fresh evergreens have been used to symbolize honor and a living tribute renewed annually. Wreaths Across America believes the tradition represents a living memorial that honors veterans, active-duty military, and their families. When volunteers say the name of a veteran aloud while placing a wreath, it ensures they live on in our hearts and memories and are always remembered.
US Navy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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4 Responses to “Over 29,000 Wreaths Placed At Barrancas During Wreaths Across America Program”
Thank you for your blessing of this hallowed ground where our 7th Group Green Beret son is buried. Folks all around Barrancas are summa cum laude compassionate patriots
It’s heartwarming to know that my Dad and Mom will have a wreath and someone to whisper their names every year when I can’t be in town. Thank you so much for this blessing.
TO RETIRED VET. DITTO MY DAD WAS PLACED THERE 50+YEARSAGO.STILL ABLE TO GET EXTRA WREATH EVERY YEAR . THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TOO !!!!!!
As a retired Veteran who will end up there one day (hopefully not to soon lol) I’d like to thank all the volunteers who helped place wreaths. Well done and it looks BEAUTIFUL!
HT1/USN/Ret.