Memorial Day

2024 - 5 - 27

Memorial Day: Honoring the Past and Celebrating the Present

Civil War - Memorial Day - Memorial Day history - Memorial Day traditions - Remembrance - Sacrifice - Veterans

Reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day and learn about its traditions and significance. Find out what's open and closed on this special day!

Memorial Day is a time-honored tradition where we come together to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. It is a day of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for the brave men and women who fought for our freedoms. As we mark Memorial Day weekend, let's not only honor the fallen but also remember to cherish the living heroes among us. It's a time to bridge divides, come together as a nation, and appreciate the sacrifices that have shaped our history.

The origins of Memorial Day date back to 1866, stemming from the Civil War era and evolving into a national holiday to honor all servicemen and women. This day holds a special place in our hearts as we commemorate the stories of heroism and valor that define our nation's history. From Memorial Day parades to solemn ceremonies, each tradition serves as a reminder of the bravery and dedication of those who served.

As we celebrate Memorial Day, let's not forget the importance of health and well-being. Whether enjoying a barbecue or attending a memorial service, it's crucial to prioritize safety and hygiene to prevent foodborne illnesses and stay healthy during this festive time. Let's honor the past by safeguarding the present and ensuring a bright future for generations to come.

In closing, let's remember the poignant poem "In Flanders Fields," a timeless piece that captures the essence of sacrifice and remembrance. Additionally, take a moment to appreciate the forgotten history of Memorial Day and the significant impact it has had on our nation's collective memory. As we enjoy the long weekend, let's pay tribute to the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a future of peace and unity.

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A Reflection on How We Mark Memorial Day - War on the Rocks (War on the Rocks)

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2014. Today, after writing this, I'll walk to Swiss Cottage station, take the Jubilee line to Bond.

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On this Memorial Day weekend, a civic prayer for the living and the ... (Colorado Newsline)

On this Memorial Day weekend, pay your respects to the dead. But make time to remember the living, writes Max McCoy in a commentary.

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Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died in service to our ... (Idaho Capital Sun)

It is incumbent upon us to pay respects to those who have given their all on Memorial Day, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.

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Opinion: Memorial Day reminds us to set aside what divides us (Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel)

The year was 1944, and the Army chaplain had been to the Rossi home to inform Mrs. Rossi, my beloved grandmother, that her only son had been killed in action.

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Photo Shoot: Memorial Day Traditions (Cape Cod Times)

The first observance was in May 1866 according to the U. S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs, honoring the Civil War dead on May 30. A date selected because flowers ...

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The forgotten history of Memorial Day • Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio Capital Journal)

In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday originated by former Confederates and helped spread it across the entire ...

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Some veterans say not to thank them on Memorial Day (WJBF-TV)

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer. It's the day we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

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South Hills Memorial Day parade set to begin along Brookline ... (KDKA)

The Brookline Cannon will be designated as a historic monument before the parade.

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What's open and closed for Memorial Day? See which stores and ... (CBS News)

Here's what stores, restaurants and fast-food places are open — and closed — on Memorial Day 2024.

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What's open and closed in Ohio on Memorial Day (NBC4 WCMH-TV)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many central Ohio stores and restaurants are open for Memorial Day, while a few businesses are operating with modified hours or are ...

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A Memorial Day poem: "In Flanders Fields" • Minnesota Reformer (Minnesota Reformer)

SANNERVILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 05: Poppies blossom in the grass as 280 paratroopers take part in a parachute drop onto fields at Sannerville on June 05, ...

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How to keep healthy and well over Memorial Day, according to a ... (CNN)

Follow general precautions around preventing foodborne illnesses at barbecues and other gatherings on Memorial Day. smirart/iStockphoto/Getty Images. Get ...

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Putting the 'memorial' in Memorial Day: How the holiday evolved ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

Though it falls nearly a month before summer actually begins, many consider Memorial Day as the unofficial kickoff to summer. On May 27, folks will be ...

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Mainly hot and humid through Memorial Day! (KSLA)

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA ...

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CSotD: It's Memorial Day Again and Again – The Daily Cartoonist (The Daily Cartoonist)

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., thrice-wounded Civil War veteran who rose to the Supreme Court, gave what may be the most famous Memorial Day speech in 1884, and ...

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What's open and closed on Memorial Day 2024 (CNNMoney)

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, with many students out of school and office workers enjoying the day off.

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The forgotten history of Memorial Day • Indiana Capital Chronicle (Indiana Capital Chronicle)

Memorial Day is an annual commemoration born in the former Confederate States in 1866 and adopted by the United States in 1868.

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What's open and closed on Memorial Day (Spectrum News)

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America's fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the ...

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Dear Annie: Thoughts for Memorial Day (Fairfield Daily Republic)

Dear Readers: Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the ...

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Memorial Day 2017: Another Chapter Of Understanding - Press Pros ... (Press Pros Magazine)

Those committed to remembrance…Gettysburg is honored annually by a parade of living historians respenting Americans' commitment to independence.

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Costco, Target, Sam's Club: What's open and closed on Memorial ... (NBC Chicago)

From Target to Walmart to Costco to Sam's Club and more - which stores open and which are closed for the Memorial Day?

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5 Things to Know About Memorial Day, Including its Evolution and ... (Long Island Press)

The holiday stems from the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members — both Union and Confederate — between 1861 and 1865. There's ...

To Commemorate Memorial Day, King Interviews Army Helicopter ... (Angus King)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On this Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs (SVAC) and Armed Services Committees (SASC), ...

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Chuck Colson on Memorial Day - Breakpoint (BreakPoint.org)

We cannot reflect enough on our armed service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Eric Trump Slammed For 'Particularly Disgusting' Memorial Day ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

"How dare you tweet this, THIS weekend," former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger fired back at Donald Trump's son.

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OPINION | This Memorial Day, Think About Honoring the Dead by ... (southseattleemerald.com)

Like most U.S. Americans, I am weary of the near-daily stories of gun violence and killing. It's overwhelming. But unlike most people in the U.S., I have seen ...

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Memorial Day remembrance (Peekskill Herald)

My dad, Robert Kelly, was a gunner on an Air Force B 17 plane during World War II. He was one of the few men who served in the war who was willing to talk ...

Cotton Statement on Memorial Day | U.S. Senator Cotton of Arkansas (Tom Cotton)

“Memorial Day is a time of remembrance to pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their last breath in service to our nation. While theirs is a debt we ...

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MIXTAPE: Will Kimbrough's Memorial Day Playlist - The Bluegrass ... (The Bluegrass Situation)

My involvement with Songwriting With Soldiers, and now their affiliate post-traumatic growth program, Warrior PATHH, really comes out of simply being asked to ...

Remembering Memorial Day ~ and the sparks of fresh stories ... (Nieman Storyboard)

By Jacqui Banaszynski. It's Memorial Day in these dis-United States. The news won't take a holiday. There are too many active war zones, notably in Ukraine ...

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Guadalupe Memorial Day Ceremony 2024 (Vandenberg Space Force Base)

On May 27, U.S. Space Force Col. Phillip Verroco, Space Delta 5 commander and Combined Space Operations Center director, delivers a speech during a Memorial ...

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Solvang Memorial Day 2024 (Vandenberg Space Force Base)

U.S. Space Force Col. Bryan Titus, Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander, gives a speech during the Solvang Memorial Day Ceremony at Solvang, Calif.

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Santa Maria Memorial Day 2024 (Vandenberg Space Force Base)

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony in Santa Maria, Calif., May 27, 2024.

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Locals observe Memorial Day (Fairmont Sentinel)

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Veterans Memorial in Fairmont was a busy place over the long holiday weekend as both a dedication service and program took place ...

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