Memorial Day (previously, but now seldom, called Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The holiday was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.
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“Home of the free, because of the brave.” – Unknown
“Ceremonies are important.
But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops,
and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies.
We honor the dead best by treating the living well.”
Jennifer M. Granholm
