The Meaning of Memorial Day

aerial view of Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington Cemetery

Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle.


Remember
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Ways You Might Celebrate Memorial Day:
  • visit cemeteries and war memorials and place flags or flowers
  • attend Memorial Day parades or your local VFW hall
  • fly the US flag at half-staff until noon
  • add the POW/MIA flag to your flagpole
  • submit a eulogy
  • participate in National Moment of Remembrance at 3 PM (local time)
  • view the National Memorial Day Concert
  • talk to your children about a family member who died so that we may live in freedom




As I approach the gates of heaven;
St. Peter I will tell;
One more soldier reporting sir;
I've served my time in hell.

Mark Anthony Gresswell