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…
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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…
Memorial Day at Biloxi National Cemetery
This Memorial Day dozens of people stopped by the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who paid the ultimate price. Dozens of people walked around grounds to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives…
Volunteers needed for flag placement at Biloxi National Cemetery
Volunteers are needed to place flags on the graves of veterans at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The event takes place Saturday, May 26th at 8 a.m.
Volunteers needed for flag placement at Biloxi National Cemetery
Crusaders for Veterans need volunteers to place flags on the graves of veterans at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The event takes place Saturday, May 26th at 8 a.m.
BILOXI VIETNAM VETERANS CEREMONY
President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. Each year on March 29th, the country will celebrate national Vietnam War veterans day. News 25's Jaylon Morris went to the Biloxi national cemetery where locals honored veterans thanking them for…
Removing holiday wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery
On December 2, more than one thousand volunteers helped place the 20,000 wreaths on grave sites during the fifth annual Laying of the Wreaths. Now that the holidays are over, it is time for the wreaths to be removed and…