Steeped in History — Memorial Day Origins Trace Back to Civil War

Steeped in history — Memorial Day origins trace back to Civil War

Memorial Day traces its earliest origins to the courageous efforts of African American soldiers who fought valiantly in the Civil War for a unified America and emancipation.

Mixed feelings on Memorial Day - Forest Park Review

Michael “Mike” Mohr will have mixed feelings this Memorial Day as he always does on the last Monday of May. On the one hand, the Vietnam vet will feel proud: proud that he served his country, proud that he did his duty, proud that he served with the storied 101st Airborne Division. But also in his emotional mix will be nightmarish memories.  “I try not to think about my time there,” he said, “but if I watch a war movie, especially Vietnam war mo…

WAVES OF HISTORY – MEMORIAL DAY - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

Join WJER Radio this weekend for “Waves of History – Memorial Day.” Pastor John Wallace will guide us through this 60-minute program that combines history and popular music for an in depth look at Memorial Day. Waves of History – Memorial Day is presented by VFW Post #1445   “Waves of History” can be heard on 100.9 FM, AM 1450, and online at wjer.com at the following times: Saturday, May 24th @ 11am Sunday, May 25th @ 6pm Monday, May 26th @10am …