Support Event

Wreaths Across America

December 16, 2017

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM EST

Jacksonville Platoon

Event overview

The Wreaths Across America organization and its supporters understand the value of remembering our fallen, honoring those who currently serve and the importance of teaching our youngsters the meaning of their sacrifices in the name of freedom. This year we will provide support as needed throughout the day, and join in patriotism and pride to pay respect to our hometown Military Heroes. Wreaths Across America Day Tineline 10:00am – Arrival time for those groups helping to hand out the wreaths, our younger youth groups, Military Honors team 11:30am – All others attending please be on property no later than 11:30am 11:45am – Program starts 12:00pm – Nationwide coordinated minute of silence Following the moment of silence, families will lay the wreath of their loved one. Once time has been given for all families to lay their wreath, the remainder of the wreaths will be placed.

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

Something comfortable, Blue Mission Continues shirt.

What to Bring

Work Gloves, Water

Inclement Weather

Event will take place rain or shine.

Event Contact

When and where

Date

December 16, 2017

Time

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM (EST)

Location

Jacksonville National Cemetery

Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218

Parking Information

If you know someone that is also attending please carpool! Parking is limited and we are anticipating more participants than last year, so carpooling will be a huge help! Motorcycle parking will again be on the roadway between the Memorial Wall and the Columbariums/Assembly Area.

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