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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. All Drivers must request a Vehicle Pass for the timeframe they and their passengers wish to attend. Do not request a vehicle pass for Passengers. Select the Volunteer Button for information on all timeframes and how to register. No vehicle pass, no entry.
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.
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In Lieu of Flowers
by MICHAEL G. OR SANDRA K EMERSON for OTIS (BILL) W. LAUGHLIN lll, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL
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In Lieu of Flowers
by Penny L. Vogts & Randy Vogts for OTIS (BILL) W. LAUGHLIN lll, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL
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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
Sponsor your wreaths today! National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 14, 2024. Entry will be begin with Rotation Times for Families First, 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. All Drivers must request a Vehicle Pass for the timeframe they and their passengers wish to attend. Do not request a vehicle pass for Passengers. Select the Volunteer Button for information on all timeframes and how to register. No vehicle pass, no entry. 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.
Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III
Welcome to Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III! 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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