Florida National Cemeteries
Nov 7, 2019 09:14:08 #
The United States National Cemetery System is now 147 national cemeteries across the United States. The authority to create military burial places was established during the American Civil War, in an act passed by the U.S. Congress on July 17, 1862. By the end of 1862, 14 national cemeteries had been established. A national cemetery is generally a military cemetery containing the graves of U.S. military personnel, veterans and their spouses, but not exclusively so. The best known national cemetery is Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C.
Sarasota National Cemetery by Paul Sager, on Flickr
With the passage of the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003, Congress directed the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to establish six new national cemeteries. A demographic study of the nationwide veteran population identified the area of Sarasota, Florida as lacking burial options. Sarasota National Cemetery was formally dedicated in 2008 and opened for burials the following year. It is the sixth national cemetery established in Florida and the 127th in the national cemetery system.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs maintains 131 of the 147 national cemeteries. The Department of the Army maintains two national cemeteries, Arlington National Cemetery and United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery. The National Park Service maintains 14 cemeteries associated with historic sites and battlefields.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The development for the Sarasota National Cemetery is composed of three phases. Initial construction began in June 2008 and created space for 18,200 casket burials within 15,200 designated crypts, 7,000 columbarium niches, and 500 in-ground cremations.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater "Patriot Plaza", donated by The Patterson Foundation of Sarasota, was completed June 28, 2014. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., there are guided tours of the commissioned art work located within the Patriot Plaza.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The Department of Veterans Affairs purchased the land for the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in July 2012. The initial phase of construction provides approximately 17,000 gravesites and accommodates both casket and cremation interments.
Digital images shared in this post were captured in RAW using an EOS 5DIII and both the EF 35mm f/1.4L and EF 50mm f/1.2L lenses. Processing was performed in Lightroom and noise processing in Topaz DeNoise6.
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
In July 1862, Congress enacted legislation authorizing President Lincoln to purchase "cemetery grounds" to be used as national cemeteries "for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country." Fourteen cemeteries were established the first year. By 1870, the remains of nearly 300,000 Union dead had been buried in 73 national cemeteries. Most of the cemeteries were located in the southeast, near the battlefields and campgrounds of the Civil War. Cemeteries associated with military posts on the western frontier were added to the system in the late 19th century.
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Although the St. Augustine burial ground was not designated a national cemetery until 1881, the site played a role in the colorful history of the oldest city in the nation. St. Augustine was originally established in the 17th century as a Spanish colonial possession. The land that is now a national cemetery was part of a Franciscan monastery, and the southern boundary marks the periphery of the old Spanish-walled city. During England's rule of Florida from 1763 to 1783, the monastery was occupied by the military. During the second Spanish occupation of Florida, from 1783 to 1821, the property remained in the hands of the military.
St. Augustine National Cemetery
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Sarasota National Cemetery by Paul Sager, on Flickr
With the passage of the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003, Congress directed the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to establish six new national cemeteries. A demographic study of the nationwide veteran population identified the area of Sarasota, Florida as lacking burial options. Sarasota National Cemetery was formally dedicated in 2008 and opened for burials the following year. It is the sixth national cemetery established in Florida and the 127th in the national cemetery system.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs maintains 131 of the 147 national cemeteries. The Department of the Army maintains two national cemeteries, Arlington National Cemetery and United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery. The National Park Service maintains 14 cemeteries associated with historic sites and battlefields.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The development for the Sarasota National Cemetery is composed of three phases. Initial construction began in June 2008 and created space for 18,200 casket burials within 15,200 designated crypts, 7,000 columbarium niches, and 500 in-ground cremations.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater "Patriot Plaza", donated by The Patterson Foundation of Sarasota, was completed June 28, 2014. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., there are guided tours of the commissioned art work located within the Patriot Plaza.
Sarasota National Cemetery
The Department of Veterans Affairs purchased the land for the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in July 2012. The initial phase of construction provides approximately 17,000 gravesites and accommodates both casket and cremation interments.
Digital images shared in this post were captured in RAW using an EOS 5DIII and both the EF 35mm f/1.4L and EF 50mm f/1.2L lenses. Processing was performed in Lightroom and noise processing in Topaz DeNoise6.
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
In July 1862, Congress enacted legislation authorizing President Lincoln to purchase "cemetery grounds" to be used as national cemeteries "for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country." Fourteen cemeteries were established the first year. By 1870, the remains of nearly 300,000 Union dead had been buried in 73 national cemeteries. Most of the cemeteries were located in the southeast, near the battlefields and campgrounds of the Civil War. Cemeteries associated with military posts on the western frontier were added to the system in the late 19th century.
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Although the St. Augustine burial ground was not designated a national cemetery until 1881, the site played a role in the colorful history of the oldest city in the nation. St. Augustine was originally established in the 17th century as a Spanish colonial possession. The land that is now a national cemetery was part of a Franciscan monastery, and the southern boundary marks the periphery of the old Spanish-walled city. During England's rule of Florida from 1763 to 1783, the monastery was occupied by the military. During the second Spanish occupation of Florida, from 1783 to 1821, the property remained in the hands of the military.
St. Augustine National Cemetery
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Thanks for using your photo skill to showcase military cemeteries. They are unique among cemeteries because of their layout organization, neatness, and sameness. Always warms my heart to see them. A special burial place for those who agreed to (If necessary) give their life for their country.
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Nov 8, 2019 07:13:14 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
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Nice set and how timely with Veterans Day on Monday. Thanks for sharing.
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Nov 8, 2019 09:16:35 #
Walter, my bro, is in Sarasota Nat'l.
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star.
Passed in 2015 at 91, one month before his B'day.
Reqiuest cant in pace. Rest in peace.
LenT
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star.
Passed in 2015 at 91, one month before his B'day.
Reqiuest cant in pace. Rest in peace.
LenT
Nov 8, 2019 09:54:52 #
ltatko wrote:
Walter, my bro, is in Sarasota Nat'l.
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star.
Passed in 2015 at 91, one month before his B'day.
Reqiuest cant in pace. Rest in peace.
LenT
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star.
Passed in 2015 at 91, one month before his B'day.
Reqiuest cant in pace. Rest in peace.
LenT
Thank you Len! Hopefully, you've had a chance to take the guided tour of the art and symbolism of the Patriot Plaza at the cemetery. This is a unique public-private collaboration within the National Cemetery System. We're all thankful for your brother's distinguished service to the country, may he rest in peace.
Nov 8, 2019 09:54:57 #
Thank you Bill, Hereford, Joe, ottopj, Karin, Jack, junglejim1949, nimbushopper, John, Ben! My grandfather was a WWII veteran and retired to the DC area after a 20-year career in the Navy. He is buried in Arlington and that ceremony led to my own interest in visiting the cemeteries around the country. Thank our veterans this weekend and throughout the year.
Nov 8, 2019 10:42:37 #
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