Jacksonville Memory Gardens hosted its eighth annual Wreaths Across America Wreath-laying Ceremony to honor those who served the country on Saturday.

Thousands of people honored those who are laid to rest at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on Saturday morning at the Wreaths Across America event.

The ninth annual Boots on the Ground poker run and concert took play Saturday morning at the Flamingo Lake RV Resort in Jacksonville.

15,500 wreaths were laid at headstones at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

For Wreaths Across America at Jacksonville National Cemetery, that means time is quickly running out for the nonprofit to reach its goal of laying 13,500 wreaths at the headstones of fallen veterans. The laying of the wreaths at the Jacksonville National Cemetery is one of the most touching events of the year. “Every American knows a veteran in some way, shape or form,” Featheringill said. You can do it from the comfort of your own home.”Giving a little to honor those who gave so much. To learn more about upcoming Wreaths Across America at Jacksonville National Cemetery fundraising events, they are posted on the chapter’s Facebook page.