Volunteers clean tombstones at Biloxi National Cemetery in honor of 9/11
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association shared they had an amazing turnout for this year’s National Day of Service. Over 250 volunteers came…
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Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- People gathered at Biloxi National Cemetery for an official wreath laying ceremony on Memorial Day. This was also followed by remarks from South Mississippi military…
Volunteers needed to pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery
The Biloxi National Cemetery is asking for volunteers to help remove wreaths placed in December. Volunteers are asked to help pick up wreaths on January 4th.…
Honoring veterans at the Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
Around this time of year, the City of Biloxi’s National Cemetery honors all of its veterans by holding their laying of the wreath celebration. WXXV News 25’s Lucas…
Wreaths Across America looking for sponsors in Biloxi
2024's Wreath Across America is planning a ceremony for the Biloxi National Cemetery on December 14th. Biloxi coordinator Becky Rutz joins WXXV News 25 in studio to…
Fallen soldiers letters to home read at Memorial Day Service in Biloxi
On Memorial Day, many across South Mississippi took the time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A crowd gathered at Biloxi National…
Biloxi Police investigating extensive damage after Biloxi National Cemetery accident
An investigation is underway after a crash caused damage in the Biloxi National Cemetery on Sunday. According to cemetery director Alfred Maxwell, a pickup truck drove through sections…
27,000 wreaths placed at Biloxi National Cemetery
Volunteers came out by the hundreds to honor veterans who are no longer with us for the holiday season. Despite the thunder, rain, and a little lightning, hundreds of…
Community comes together to pick up wreaths placed at Biloxi National Cemetery
The wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery have officially been stored away for next year. A record number of volunteers came out to pick up…
Volunteers needed to help pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery
It’s almost time to pick up all those beautiful wreaths at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The more than 20,000 wreaths placed at gravesites are a…
Ninth annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
It was a heartwarming day at the Biloxi National Cemetery Saturday for the ninth annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony. Hundreds of volunteers showed their…
Volunteers prepare for wreath laying ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
Today volunteers unloaded wreaths in preparation for the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony this coming Saturday. Since 2013, wreaths have been placed on every grave site in…
Volunteers unload wreaths ahead of Saturday’s ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
Volunteers unloaded truckloads of wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery to prepare for a very meaningful holiday tradition. News 25’s Janae Jordan is in Biloxi with…
Volunteers needed to pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery
For several years now, volunteers have helped place wreaths on every grave at Biloxi National Cemetery each Christmas. It’s a beautiful tribute to our military. Volunteers…
Wreath Walk for Biloxi National Cemetery
Participants woke up early Saturday morning to participate in the Wreath Walk to help raise funds for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. They walked three miles from the Ken Combs Pier to the Armed Forces Retirement Home…
Wreath Walk for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery
The Wreath Walk is a very special cause benefiting Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. In studio to tell us more is Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill.
WWII veteran Harry Bell laid to rest at Biloxi National Cemetery
This morning at Jones Park, family and friends held a small gathering to remember the life and legacy of World War II Veteran Harry Bell. The Gulfport resident died last Saturday at the age of 95. Bell…
Christmas wreath ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery
The Biloxi National Cemetery remembered those who fought for our country this holiday season during their annual Christmas wreath laying ceremony. Family members, friends, and the community are normally asked to come out and pay their respects…
Crusaders for Veterans holding virtual wreath placing ceremony
COVID-19 is definitely shaking things up this holiday season, but it is not stopping the Crusaders for Veterans from honoring our troops. The traditional wreath placing ceremony will still take place at the Biloxi National Cemetery on…
National Cemetery wreath pick-up
Volunteers made their way to Biloxi National Cemetery early on Saturday to honor those who gave back to their country. Nearly 22,000 wreaths were collected from graves by volunteers and loaded into trucks where they will be stored and used…
Volunteers needed for wreath pick-up
Nearly 22,000 graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery still decorated with wreaths after this year’s wreath-laying ceremony honoring our Coast veterans. Now this weekend those wreaths need to be picked up. Crusaders for Veterans and other event organizers are asking…
Volunteers needed Saturday to pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery
Nearly 22,000 graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery are still decorated with wreaths after this year's wreath laying ceremony honoring our fallen veterans. Now, those wreaths need to be picked up. Chad Riemann with Riemann Funeral Homes says volunteers are…
Volunteers needed for wreath pick-up
Nearly 22,000 graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery are still decorated with wreaths after this year’s wreath-laying ceremony honoring our fallen veterans. Now those wreaths need to be picked up. Crusaders for Veterans and other event organizers are asking for…
Local veteran’s final wish
Earlier this week, News 25 told you about a retired Seabee who has passed away. His final wish was to have as many Seabees as possible at his funeral. Today, Hubert Dale Bass, also known as Sam Bass, had his…