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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III's Wreaths Across America Page.
Bill passed away at home January 17, 2025 from a heart attack. He was 75. Married to Linda for 55 years. He had a successful career working in the automotive industry from 1967 - 2016. Immediate survivors include: daughter & son-in-law; Leigh & Clay Paulk, Ocoee, FL.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III will be helping Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the Otis (Bill) W. Laughlin III and Wreaths Across America!
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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $352,930 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for 2025
142 participating locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.
Wreaths Across America Honors “Flying Tiger Line Flight 739” with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Wreaths Across America remembers the 63nd anniversary of the Disappearance of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739. Join us for a special event at 2 p.m. on our official Facebook page and over Wreaths Across America Radio.
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In Lieu of Flowers
by MICHAEL G. OR SANDRA K EMERSON for OTIS (BILL) W. LAUGHLIN lll, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL
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In Lieu of Flowers
by Penny L. Vogts & Randy Vogts for OTIS (BILL) W. LAUGHLIN lll, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL
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Location Information
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, FL 34241, United States
Click here for the Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL Page
Directions to Cemetery
I 75 to Exit #205 (Clark Road/State Rd 72). East on SR 72 4.7 miles to the Main Cemetery Entrance. You will need to show your PARKING PASS at check in.
Follow Local Law Enforcement, VA Police and Mission Army Staff instructions for entering and exiting the cemetery. ALL TRAFFIC is ONE WAY FLOW, exit out the East (Maintenance) Entrance.
Parking Instructions
There is limited parking available on cemetery grounds. Parking Passes will be a mandatory requirement this year and in future years. No parking permitted in any grassy area. Follow LEO's and traffic attendants directions.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
Registration for Vehicle Passes is now open. Carpooling is necessary.
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FLSNCS - Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota FL
On behalf of the Families of over 35,000 Veterans, spouses and qualified dependents lying at rest at Sarasota National Cemetery, we wish to thank you for supporting our Mission to Remember our fallen and Honor our active duty military and Veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. The 2024 Theme is Live with Purpose. We encourage YOU to Live with Purpose by thanking those who serve and have served and sponsoring a Veterans Wreath today. Thank you for your support!
