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Greetings!
I caught myself before saying "have a Happy Memorial Day" weekend the other day to a friend. Yes, it is the unofficial day of summer, and we have cookouts and get togethers, but it truly is a day to remember our fallen service men and women who died serving our great nation.
What Is Memorial Day?
Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day began after the Civil War as a way to honor Union soldiers who had died in the conflict.
The holiday’s name came from the tradition of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. After World War I, it evolved to commemorate all American military personnel who died in any war or military action.
Today, it is observed as Memorial Day and serves as a solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.
Over time, Memorial Day became a day of national reflection and is now also seen as the unofficial start of summer. https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/memorial-day
May our fallen heroes rest in peace.
Rhonda Torres, Chair
Conservatives of Lake Frederick
540-303-1639
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