SnapJAX: Pay tribute to your fallen heroes this Memorial Day Post a photo on SnapJAX and tell us their story FILE - The sun shines through the flags in the Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common, May 27, 2023, in Boston. Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nations fallen service members. But its come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file) (Michael Dwyer, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Memorial Day is May 27 and News4JAX wants to help pay tribute to the heroes who died while serving our country.
Post your picture to the “U.S. Military” channel on SnapJAX and tell us your loved one’s name, the branch of the military they served in and for how long, and any other details you’d like to share.
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You can also send us pictures of how you are celebrating and remembering your fallen loved ones this holiday weekend.
Here’s how to post your picture on SnapJAX:
Select the menu icon in the upper left corner of the app
Scroll down to the SnapJAX category and tap it
Tap the “Upload a Pin” button
Tap the “Choose a File” button
Select an image or video from your library or capture a new one
Select a channel and category
Provide a caption
Click the Upload button
Your pictures may be featured online and/or in our newscasts on Memorial Day.
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