Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.
We will remember them.
Prefectdt
I love the picture of the Marine! My youngest son just enlisted in the Marine corp. 2 weeks ago . Only 6 out of 92 recruits made it. Memorial day takes on a whole new meaning now with a “future soldier” in the house! Thanks all of our military serving both now and formerly for their conviction and bravery.
Val he will never be a soldier. But he will always be a “MARINE”