Dec. 17 is Wreath Across America (and Barrancas) Day

Dec. 17 is Wreath Across America (and Barrancas) Day
Big Lagoon Kiwanians spearhead fallen vets wreath campaign

The Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon is spearheading a drive to participate in the Wreaths Across America program to remember and honor our fallen veterans. Since 2008 Congress has issued a proclamation each year officially recognizing Wreaths Across America Day in December. This year the ceremony and placement of wreaths will be on December 17 beginning at 9 a.m. For the past three years, Big Lagoon Kiwanis, Bailey Middle School Builder’s Club and the K-Kids Club, along with several other local area non-profits, placed wreaths at veterans’ head stones. It was an excellent opportunity to teach younger generations about the value of their freedoms and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect those freedoms. BLK is taking orders for wreaths specifically for Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola.
In 2015 approximately 11,000 wreaths were placed at Barrancas. An inspiring sight, but still leaving nearly 40,000 grave sites unadorned. This year we will work hard to improve those numbers while we Remember, Honor, and Teach. You can help—order wreaths online at Barrancaswreaths.com. Wreaths are $15 and payment can be made online with credit card or by check using the downloadable mail-in order form. You may pick up the wreaths on Dec 17 or we will place it for you. Last day to order wreaths is Nov 27. For more information call 850-207-1217. The Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon Foundation Inc. is a 501-C entity.
Pictured: Kiwanis Key Club members help lay wreaths at Barrancas Cemetary onboard NAS in 2015.