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

Welcome to the FL0835 - Maria Jefferson Chapter NSDAR's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), FL0835 - Maria Jefferson Chapter NSDAR 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 FL0835 - Maria Jefferson Chapter NSDAR and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

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

Volunteer

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

Invite

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Truckload Carriers Association Announces Participation in Wreaths Across America’s Truckloads of Remembrance

The association’s effort will honor and remember our nation’s veterans who were laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery while providing resources for its TCA Scholarship Fund.

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In Memoriam
by Kimberly M Miskowski for Delbert Matters, Army, Honored by Jacksonville National Cemetery

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In Memoriam
by Nancy A Travis for Harrison O Travis Jr, Merchant Marine, Captain - NY, Honored by Jacksonville National Cemetery

Check out 16 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

FLJNC - Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218, United States
Click here for the Jacksonville National Cemetery Page

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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.

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 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). 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.

FLSCPC - The Pinehurst & San Sebastian Cemetery

Welcome to FLSCPC - The Pinehurst & San Sebastian Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). 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.