Remembering Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

Memorial

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. In 1971, the US Congress declared Memorial Day to be a national holiday, to be celebrated on the last Monday of May each year. In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, family gatherings, andsporting events.

Veterans

Veterans understand the unique demands of military service, the separation from loved ones, the dangers of combat. As long as there are wars, there will be veterans and casualties. As long as there are wars, there will be veterans and casualties.

Holiday

The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P. Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. In 2000 President Bill Clinton asked the nation to endorse a humanitarian organization's addition of a moment of silence to the holiday, designating 3 P. As we commemorate this noble American holiday, we honor those whofell in defense of freedom. Memorial Day stands alone as a holiday that arose out of appreciation for and remembrance of every person who gave their lives defending the nation.

Iraq

Nearly 1,000 soldiers killed in Iraq in past year. The troops in Iraq and their families continue to sacrifice today. In the period from Memorial Day 2006 through Saturday, 980 soldiers and Marines died in Iraq, compared to 807 deaths in the previous year.

For many, this day carries no special meaning except perhaps an extra day off from work and school, a barbecue, the start of the summer holiday season, and for stores, the opportunity to hold their annual Memorial Day Weekend sale. The purpose of Memorial Day is to respectfully remember those soldiers who have died for our country.


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