Jacksonville, Florida
Monday morning, the City and our Military Affairs & Veterans Department invite you to the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Veterans Memorial Wall. Music from Navy Band Southeast and the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus begins at 8am with the ceremony beginning at 8:30.
With three major military installations, and thousands of active-duty service members, veterans, and civilian employees, there is no doubt that Jacksonville is a military town. That was further cemented this morning as Mayor Lenny Curry and members of the Veterans Council of Duval County as Read More …
Next Monday, May 30th, join COJ Military Affairs & Veterans Department as we honor Jacksonville’s fallen heroes in the annual Memorial Day Observance. Taking place in person at the Veterans Memorial Wall, performances from the Navy Band Southeast and the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus begin at Read More …
Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of our country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. Veterans Day is Read More …
It is unclear when and where Memorial Day began. More than two dozen U.S. cities claim to the be the “Birthplace of Memorial Day.” There’s Macon, Ga., and Richmond, Va. And Columbus, Miss., which claims women there decorated the graves of both Union and Confederate Read More …
Commonly referred to as “Winged Victory”, the sculpture “Spiritualized Life” is the focal point of Memorial Park in Riverside. It is a bronze sculpture that depicts “the winged figure of youth” rising from the “mad maelstrom of earthly passions.” It was executed by Florida sculptor Read More …
The City of Jacksonville released the following message concerning our annual memorial Day Service. With the second largest memorial wall in the nation and installations from nearly every military branch calling Jacksonville home, it is no secret that Memorial Day is a big deal here. Read More …
The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress and signed by President Clinton: asks all Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The time 3 p.m. Read More …
In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Memorial Park Association presents, a Memorial Concert and Picnic in the Park. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, featuring the Navy Band Southeast! Memorial Park is located at Read More …
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Read More …
Memorial Day, is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Read More …
Memorial Concert Honoring Our Fallen Heroes In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Florida, the Memorial Park Association presents, A Memorial Concert to be held in Memorial Park. On the eve of Memorial Day, the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, honoring all Americans Read More …