Contact  Us:   PO Box 121, Hilliard, Florida 32046-0121   BCSofAmerica@gmail.com   or  Facebook:   search   "BCS"

"For more than half a century, during which kingdoms and empires have fallen, this Union has stood unshaken. The patriots who formed it have long since descended to the grave; yet still it remains, the proudest monument to their memory. . ."

                                                 - Zachary Taylor

Events

The BCS strongly supports the following events.  Events are scheduled throughout the year.  Please CALL / EMAIL us for more information.

Monthly

Grave Rides

Time/Date/Location to be determined at Chapter Monthly Meetings

Placement of Flags on Veterans Grave Sites

Quarterly Cemetery Clean-Up

                           Time/Date/Location to be determined at Chapter Monthly Meetings

                        Cemetery Clean-Up/Placement of Flags on Veterans Grave Sites


Spring       

Boots On The Ground                         

Time/Date/Location to be determined.

Boots On The Ground - "Leave no Veteran behind!"  Annual Fund Raiser for Veteran Organizations.

Numerous Veteran Organizations Sponsor this annual event.  Search Facebook

ANNUALLY                   PORK-BUTT COOKOFF/BLOOD            NOVEMBER                 DRIVE/WAA SUPPORT

Time:  TBD         Location:  Hilliard, Florida

Annual Pork-Butt Cookoff in support of Wreaths Across America (WAA)-Jacksonville National Cemetery.  Blood Drive (those donating blood receive a FREE dinner).  Raffle drawings and live liquor/wine/art auction.  ALL proceeds to ENSURE ALL Veteran s at the Jacksonville National Cemetery receive a Christmas Wreath.

December

Wreaths Across American National Cemetery's

American National Cemetery's

Help purchase Wreaths and Volunteer for the placement of Wreaths

Quarterly

Missing In America Project - "MIAP"              

Time/Date/Location to be determined.  Normally conducted Quarterly.

The purpose of the MIAP is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American Veterans.  To provide honor and respect to those who have served this country by securing a final resting place for these forgotten heroes.

Website:   http://www.miap.us

June 14

US FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Time/Location to be determined.

36 U.S.C. 176 (k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. We normally assist other organizations.

Numerous Veteran Organizations conduct this annual ceremony.