The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall is the second largest memorial wall in the nation, only behind the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
The ceremony was held at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall, which lists the names of local service members who died on duty since World War I.The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall located on East Adams Street lists the names of local service members who died on duty since World War I. It serves as a tribute to 1,700 fallen heroes, some as young as 18 years old.
Veterans, service members, government leaders, loved ones and other community members gathered at the observance ceremony Monday morning. Conyers has been participating in the ceremony for at least 20 years, adding it's his way of honoring his father who was a paratrooper during World War II. Monday's ceremony included a music performance by the Navy Band Southeast and The Voices of Jacksonville, along with keynote speakers, including Mayor Donna Deegan and retired Vice Admiral Mary Jackson, who served the Navy for 32 years.
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