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2026 So Far
2,271 Wreaths Sponsored
12.6% to Goal
15,729 To Go!

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Michael, we will forever miss your smiling face and your gentle, kind spirit.


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Karen Worcester's June Message

Freedom is worth celebrating. But freedom is also worth remembering.

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In Memory Of
Edward A Dempski, United States Military, Born 11/10/22, Passed On 05/26/15

We love you, Dziadzia.

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In Honor Of
Gary Sheckells, United States Military

We love and miss you more than you know. We honor you in every way we can. I love you, big brother. Fair winds and following seas, sailor ????

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Location Information

FLSNCS - Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, FL 34241, United States
Click here for the Sarasota National Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 29,000
Coverage Goal: 25,500
Wreaths So Far: 2,810
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (EST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: TBA
Grave Specific Placement: TBD
Wreath Clean Up: January 09, 2027 at 08:00 AM (EST), Dress for the weather, wear study shoes, bring garden gloves and a broom handle/pvc pipe/paint pole for carrying multiple wreaths. No garden carts, tarps/sheets or ropes please.

Location Coordinator: Meshia Judd

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 PASS at check in.

Follow Local Law Enforcement, VA Police and Mission Army Staff instructions and signs for entering and exiting the cemetery.  ALL TRAFFIC is ONE WAY FLOW, exiting out the East (Maintenance) Entrance.  

Parking Instructions

There is limited parking available on cemetery grounds. Vehicle Passes are a mandatory requirement, All Drivers must register for a vehicle pass through the Volunteer Button. Do NOT register each passenger for a vehicle pass. 

One Way Traffic only throughout the cemetery, entering at West End, exiting at East end. Absolutely no parking permitted in any grassy area.  Follow Law Enforcement and traffic attendants directions.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

Carpooling required.  

Information regarding Wreaths Across America Day December 19, 2026 will be released in October.

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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, December 19, 2026

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