Jacksonville, Florida
On this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor and remember the local Vietnam Veterans whose names are engraved on our Veterans Memorial Wall. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and all the brave men and women who served during this war.
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 …
To honor and recognize wounded heroes of the U.S. Armed Forces, our Military Affairs & Veterans Department and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Robert C. Padgett Jr. Chapter 524 will host their annual observance and Purple Heart Walk. Friday, Aug. 6th at 6pm 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 …
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 …