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Exceeded by 110 Wreaths!
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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III's Wreaths Across America Page.
Bill passed away at home January 17, 2025 from a heart attack. He was 75. Married to Linda for 55 years. He had a successful career working in the automotive industry from 1967 - 2016. Immediate survivors include: daughter & son-in-law; Leigh & Clay Paulk, Ocoee, FL.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III will be helping Sarasota National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III and Wreaths Across America!
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Wreaths Across America Presents Annual REMEMBER Award to Robert “Bob” Freeman of North Carolina
On Monday, June 23, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Robert “Bob” Freeman of Gastonia, North Carolina, as the ninth recipient of the organization’s REMEMBER Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who Remembers the fallen and their sacrifice in a way that goes above and beyond.
From Coast-to-Coast Patriots are Remembered and Honored
"The DAR mission is historic preservation, education, and patriotism, and that works so nicely with remember, honor and teach."
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Location Information
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, FL 34241, United States
Click here for the Sarasota National Cemetery Page
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 VEHICLE 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. Vehicle 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
Carpooling required. All drivers must register for a vehicle parking pass. Do not register each passenger. Registration for vehicle parking pass will open November 2025.
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FLSNCS - Sarasota National Cemetery
On behalf of the Families of over 38,000 Veterans, spouses and qualified dependents lying at rest at Sarasota National Cemetery, we wish to thank you for supporting our Mission to Remember our fallen and Honor our active duty military and Veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. The 2025 Theme is Keep Moving Forward. We encourage YOU to Keep Moving Forward with our mission by thanking those who serve and have served and sponsoring a Veterans Wreath today. Thank you for your support!
