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Wreath Sponsorship ends at 11:59pm EST on December 3, 2024.
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National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 14, 2024. Entry will be begin with Rotation Times for Families, specified entry time for Registered WAA Sponsorship and Fundraising Groups and Veteran Service Organizations, specified entry time for general volunteers wanting to attend both Ceremony and laying of the wreaths, and specified time for general volunteer wreath laying..
Car Pooling is necessary as there is limited parking space that cannot accommodate all the vehicles of over the 5,000 people who wish to attend. Therefore, Parking Passes will be mandatory and carpooling is necessary to allow all who wish to attend the opportunity to do so.
Registration for parking passes is available and will be ticketed through Universe, a Ticket Master subsidiary. All attendees must register for a vehicle pass. No vehicle pass, no entry.
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Wreaths Across America Announces Matching Campaign from Norfolk Southern
The company will match veteran wreath sponsorships for placement at Marietta National Cemetery up to $100,000!
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In Memory Of for Russell J. Ventura, United States Military, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL
In memory of my big brother.
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In Memory Of for ANTHONY MALINOSKIE, United States Military, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL
Tony, you have made me more appreciative and patriotic through your example.I will never understand all you’ve gone through for this country but I can say that I am incredibly grateful for it. Love always.....Rita
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Location Information
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, FL 34241, United States
Directions to Cemetery
I 75 to Exit #205 (Clark Road/State Rd 72). East on SR 72 4.7 miles to the Main Cemetery Entrance. You will need to show your PARKING PASS at check in.
Follow Local Law Enforcement, VA Police and Mission Army Staff instructions for entering and exiting the cemetery. ALL TRAFFIC is ONE WAY FLOW, exit out the East (Maintenance) Entrance.
Parking Instructions
There is limited parking available on cemetery grounds. Parking Passes will be a mandatory requirement this year and in future years. No parking permitted in any grassy area. Follow LEO's and traffic attendants directions.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
Registration for Vehicle Passes is now open. Carpooling is necessary.
Local Groups Supporting Us
FL0250 - Family and Friends of Sarasota National Cemetery Inc
Welcome to Family and Friends of Sarasota National Cemetery Inc.'s Wreaths Across America Page! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Sarasota National Cemetery as a Three for Two Sponsorship Group. Our Mission is to Remember and Honor all 24,610 veterans lying at rest at Sarasota National Cemetery.The first step for Volunteering is to Sponsor Wreaths! Please click the Sponsor Button to donate Wreaths for our 3 for 2 Sponsorship Group. Then click "View" to learn more about our effort. Details regarding Volunteer Registration will open mid-November with Family First hours in the morning, general volunteers in the afternoon. Thank you joining our Mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
FL0032P - Sarasota Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron
Welcome to FL0032P - Sarasota Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
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