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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to Jacksonville National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday, December 14th Wreaths Across America will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

For more specific details for this particular location please visit www.wreathsacrossamericajacksonville.com or Wreaths Across America at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Facebook. 

Thank you so much for supporting Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Memory Of for Henry Marshall Austin, United States Military, Born 07/07/44, Passed On 11/30/20, Honored by Jacksonville National Cemetery

Happy Holidays Dad! It's never been the same since you left. There is an empty space in our hearts that we carry all year long. It just seems bigger at the holidays. Miss you and love you always.

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In Memory Of for Charles W Duckworth, United States Military, Born 10/25/44, Passed On 09/22/24, Honored by Jacksonville National Cemetery

We miss you more every day. Our hearts are hurting, but we know you are resting with Our Lord in Heaven.We thank you for all that you provided us and sacrificed for our happiness. We pray for the strength to flourish and never forget your memory.

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Location Information

FLJNC - Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

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Directions to Cemetery

Event parking is located at the Anheuser-Busch Turf plant, near Lem Turner and Lannie Roads.  The address for parking is:   16163 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Parking Instructions

All general parking is offsite at the Anheuser Busch Turf Plant at the corner of Lannie and Lem Turner Roads. Shuttle buses will begin at 8:00 AM and run continuously until the event is completed.  Onsite parking is for vehicles with handicap placards only.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America Event at Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. Please visit our local website with specific information regarding our event at JNC: wreathsacrossamericajacksonville.com, or our Facebook page: Wreaths Across America at Jacksonville National Cemetery

Here are some things to remember about our event:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Family Only are invited to place wreaths prior to our ceremony (approximately 10:30 until 12:00)
  • Onsite parking is limited and is therefor restricted to handicap placard vehicles only
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath by placing one wreath at a time and then saying their name
  • Please follow the Location Coordinators instructions (people in orange vests) on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • Please arrive early to allow time for offsite parking. Buses begin shuttling at 8:00am
  • The general public will begin placing wreaths at 1:00 following our WAA Ceremony that begins at 12:00
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up on January 18th, 2025.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping WAA achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

FL0642 - North Florida & South Georgia Supporting Jacksonville National Cemetery

Welcome to FL0642 - North Florida & South Georgia Supporting Jacksonville National Cemetery! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Jacksonville National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship

Welcome to Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 71 locations and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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