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…
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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…
Biloxi National Cemetery Cleanup
Hundreds of volunteers flooded the Biloxi National Cemetery early this morning to collect flags placed on graves for Memorial Day. More than 20,000 flags needed to be picked up, giving our community yet another opportunity to honor our fallen heroes.…
Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice
They all give some, but some give all. Every year on this day, people gather at the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives, both abroad and at home, in service to our country. Memorial Day is…
Memorial Day Ceremony to be Held at Biloxi National Cemetery
While many plan to vacation and enjoy the three-day weekend upon is, it's important to remember just what the Memorial Holiday is all about. That is to commemorate our U.S. service members who died while on active duty, something our…
Officer Robert McKeithen laid to rest at Biloxi National Cemetery
After 24 years of service, Officer McKeithen is in his final resting place. People from across the state gathered at the Biloxi National Cemetery to pay respect to the fallen officer. Biloxi resident William Hill said, “The men in blue…
Officer Robert McKeithen laid to rest
The community says its final goodbye to fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen today. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Biloxi National Cemetery with more.
Crusaders for Veterans Annual Wreath Pick-Up
Crusaders for Veterans Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony lifts the spirits of those who have lost a loved one serving our County. Those wreaths have been laid and now it’s time for cleanup. On Saturday, January 5th at 8 a.m. at…
Wreaths for Veterans at Biloxi National Cemetery
For the past six years, members of the community have been placing wreaths on the headstones at the Biloxi National Cemetery. This year is going to be bigger and better than ever. For many a wreath is a symbol of…
On a mission at Biloxi National Cemetery
Keesler Air Force Base will have volunteers out in full force tomorrow at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Their mission is to help clean headstones for their fellow military men and women who have been laid to rest. It’s headed up…