Sunday, May 25, 2014

Memorial Day 2014!

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service to our country.  Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a day to commemorate both the Confederate and Union soldiers who fought and died in the war.

Although marking the graves of fallen soldiers has been practiced throughout history, it wasn't until 1890 that every state in our country was observing a single day of decoration to honor their sacrifice. In 1967, the name was formally changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day, in order to encompass all fallen American soldiers in all wars and conflicts.

Today, while there is certainly an air of remembrance on Memorial Day, it has become more a day of spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. This day is also heralded as the start of summer, with many schools finishing for the year around this time.

From community parades, backyard cook-outs, fireworks to formal ceremonies, Memorial Day is commemorated in many different ways.  No matter how you choose to spend this day, take a moment to remember all of those who have lost their lives in an effort to preserve our freedom!

God Bless,
DRT


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