The Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring soldiers this holiday season.
On Saturday, the Jacksonville National Cemetery hosted the 2017 "Wreaths Across America" ceremony.
More than 11,000 graves of veterans will receive a wreath.
Family members say it’s good to see our nation's heroes being remembered.
"It’s just inspiring to see so many people coming together to remember everybody the laying of the wreaths, it’s just so pretty," said Margie Reagan, a widow of a Vietnam vet.
Final wreath to represent veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/cDWCarzL8o
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) December 16, 2017
“We’re here to recognize not their deaths, but their lives:” Families and volunteers laying wreaths on veterans’ graves at #Jacksonville National Cemetery pic.twitter.com/s8Zs6LlDPj
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) December 16, 2017
This is a touching ceremony for families of loved ones who served our country @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/vScqaH6Qfm
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) December 16, 2017
Nine wreaths to honor each branch of the military, POW MIA and the merchant marine @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/bhLNyMorDc
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) December 16, 2017
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