"Being Memorialized" on Moring Energy

"Being Memorialized" on Moring Energy

“So long as we are being remembered, we remain alive” – Carlos Ruiz Zafón For more than a century the United States has publicly recognized members of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to their country. This public recognition, which began in the mid 1800s, eventually morphed into the modern day holiday that we now know as “Memorial Day”.   Memorial Day was first celebrated at the Arlington National Cemetery on May …

Memorial Day History Lesson - Caught In Southie

Never Forget Memorial Day is a national holiday and a day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in the armed forces of our country.  Originally called Decoration Day, it was a day to visit the cemetery and decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Now it is a day to honor those who [...] The post Memorial Day History Lesson appeared first on Caught In Southie.

Memorial Day: The Legacy of the Fallen at the Florida National Cemetery

Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer—it is a solemn day of remembrance. Memorial Day is a time when Americans pause to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. From its origins in the aftermath of the Civil War to the nationwide ceremonies held

Memorial Day history and origins

ANSON COUNTY — Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2025 occurs on Monday, May 26. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries… Source