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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Bay Pines National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement 11am EST Ceremony Following Placement Of Wreaths), Wreaths Across America will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

Thank you so much for supporting Bay Pines National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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In Memory Of for Dennis Botelho, United States Military, Honored by Bay Pines National Cemetery

Thank you for your service, Uncle Dennis!

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All Veterans

Dear Veterans, Thank you for your service and for keeping us safe. I am grateful for all your sacrifices and bravery. You inspire me to do my best and to honor what you have done for our country. With respect and gratitude, Nate

Check out 259 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

FLBPNB - Bay Pines National Cemetery
10000 Bay Pines Blvd
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708, United States

34,000
34,000
1,189

December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement 11am EST Ceremony Following Placement Of Wreaths)

Ronalee Klase

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony: 

Please note:  We will be placing wreaths at 11am with the ceremony to follow.

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds are welcome within volunteer size limitations and must be approved in advance.

  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.

  • Registration required.

  • Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes before their assigned time.

  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.

  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

Lockheed Martin

Welcome to Lockheed Martin's page. We are proud to support 36 locations and to remember, honor, and teach. Please click "View" to learn more about our efforts and "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day.

Hiring Our Heroes

Welcome to Hiring Our Heroes! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 86 locations 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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