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

Welcome to the FL0921P - First Coast Blue Star Mothers of Jacksonville's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, FL0921P - First Coast Blue Star Mothers of Jacksonville will be helping Jacksonville National Cemetery 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 FL0921P - First Coast Blue Star Mothers of Jacksonville and Wreaths Across America!

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In Memory Of for Richard A Jarvis, United States Military, Born 08/10/32, Passed On 04/10/24, Honored by Jacksonville National Cemetery

Poppy - Our hearts are so full of your love, but so empty without you with us. This first Christmas without you will be the hardest, but we find peace in knowing that you and Grams are finally together, where you belong. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful life and teaching us to always stick together.xoxoxo

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by Eileen Jarvis for Robert Gregory, Army, CWO, Born 06/23/21, Passed On 12/09/11, Honored by Calverton National Cemetery

Remembering you this Christmas. Love, Eileen, Virginia, Bob and families

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Location Information

FLJNC - Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218, United States
Click here for the Jacksonville National Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 23,000
Coverage Goal: 23,000
Wreaths So Far: 9,144
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement:  - Family members are invited to lay their loved one's wreath beginning at 10:30 am until 1:00 pm. All other wreaths will be placed at 1:00 pm.
Wreath Clean Up: January 10, 2026 at 09:30 AM, Volunteers should bring poles, gloves, and wear good walking shoes.

Location Coordinator: Sue Nist, Maria Hirsch

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 7:15 AM and run continuously until the event is completed.  Onsite parking is for vehicles with handicap placards only and will be strictly enforced.

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 Members Only are invited to place wreaths prior to our ceremony (approximately 10:30 until 12:00).
  • Onsite parking is limited and is therefore is restricted to handicap placard vehicles only. All other vehicles must park at our remote parking location located at 16163 Lem Turner Road, Jacksonville FL 32218.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath and honoring each veteran by placing one wreath at a time.
  • Please follow the Section Leaders instructions (people in yellow & orange vests) on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • Please arrive early to allow time for offsite parking. Shuttle buses begin at 7:15am and run continuously throughout the day.  
  • The general public will begin placing wreaths at 1:00 following our WAA Ceremony that begins at 12:00.  Music begins at 11:30am.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help with wreath pick up day. Please consider coming to help on January 10th, 2026 at 9:30am.  

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.

Our Locations

FLJNC - Jacksonville National Cemetery

Welcome to FLJNC - Jacksonville National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement - Family members are invited to lay their loved one's wreath beginning at 10:30 am until 1:00 pm. All other wreaths will be placed at 1:00 pm.). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.