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If members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation are serious about honoring veterans, they should sign on as co-sponsors to this important bill right away. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. Indeed, as a new report from the National Consumer Law Center and other consumer advocacy groups makes clear, there are some very important ways in which current federal law allows veterans not just to be dishonored, but affirmatively targeted for exploitation.

If the price of “liberty" is that we must tolerate the periodic massacre of schoolchildren, that's OK with the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Paul Infante, right, with two unidentified Marines during the Vietnam War. Every Memorial Day, I find myself mulling one of the few photographs I have of my ...

This memorial is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the city, and I find it has a way of silencing the demons in my head. Personally, I can't think of a better way to honor both those lost to war and those lost to violence at home than to work toward ending the constant echo of gunfire, once and for all. The pretension of helplessness on the part of elected officials is insulting to all of us, especially the dead and the grieving. My father died at the age of 26, in Pittsburgh … a victim of gun violence a mere two years after he returned from the war. Every Memorial Day, I find myself mulling one of the few photographs I have of my father taken during the Vietnam War. It's of him and two other boys. I say “boys” because now, at the age of 50, I can see that's what my father was at the time.

As I reflect upon those our country has lost and those brave warriors whom I personally knew, I am reminded of the importance of not only honoring and ...

Since being sworn in as a member of the United States House of Representatives, it has been a key passion and priority of mine to care for the families left behind by our fallen heroes and my fallen brothers and sisters. As a nation, I ask that we reflect upon those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, pay tribute to the fallen and never forget the families they left behind. This article is an Op-Ed and as such, the opinions expressed are those of the authors. Deeply emotional moments in my career involving the fallen and their families often play out in my memories as I reflect upon the true meaning of Memorial Day. Several years ago, when I was freshly promoted to brigadier general in the Air Force, one of my first duties was to serve as the accident investigation board president for an Air Force MC-12 reconnaissance aircraft that crashed on a mission over Afghanistan, horrifically killing all four crewmembers on board. As I reflect upon those our country has lost and those brave warriors whom I personally knew, I am reminded of the importance of not only honoring and remembering their service and sacrifice, but honoring them through action, by caring for the families they leave behind. Memorial Day is one of the most sacred days of the year for our nation — and for me personally.

Thank you Joe D. What a wonderful tribute to our fallen soldiers. 80s Mets fan • 4 hours ago. Thank you for posting this, we should all come together ...

It's odd how we have a tendency with all good intentions to say “Happy Memorial Day” to a veteran without thinking for a second that while.

He is our rescue, He is our strength, He is our comforter and healer. In view of the fact our nation has suffered tragedy again in the last few days, I will not address my opinion or feelings about it until next week – for this week, I choose to keep my focus on this Memorial Day as the center of our attention, our veterans, our fallen and their families deserve that. The little red poppy flower is given usually with or without a contribution and to say “thank you” on behalf of the soldiers, airmen, seamen and Marine Corps veterans who benefit from your generosity. I wish all the living family members of our veterans who throughout history have seen the official military car drive up; service members knock on the door and deliver the incredibly sad and very bad news, a day to know that we, as Americans, acknowledge you too. This special day is a federal holiday set aside for our nation to mourn together for the beautiful faces and warm embraces we can no longer touch of our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and best friends. It is a day when older vets and younger ones, too, gather at gravesides, monuments and memorials to stand in unity, side by side, shoulder to shoulder and honor our fallen.

Americans would decorate their graves with flowers and recite prayers. It initially honored only those killed in the Civil War, but during WWI, the holiday ...

At 9:30 a.m., the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony in honor of the men and women who fought and died in our ...

Olde Salem Brewing Company is inviting you to join them in honoring and remembering those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Roanoke’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday to recognize and give back to our greatest heroes who died during service to the nation. There will be no entry fees or awards and there will also be free hot dogs, chips and non-alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy. During the ceremony, the Roanoke Valley War Memorial will also be recognized with a wreath-laying. Projects for a family of three will be $39.99 in total, while a family of four will cost $52.99. It will cost $12.99 if you want to bring an additional person. Starting at 11 a.m., you can stop by and enjoy a mix and match art project at the studio. Following the ceremony of these fallen heroes, flowers will be placed on the graves of the eight Bedford Boys who were laid to rest there. The Imagination Station Studio in Forest wants you to spend this Memorial Day creating memories with your family. At 11 a.m., people will gather at Lynchburg’s Monument Terrace to remember those who paid the ultimate price. The Bedford International Alliance will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The ceremony will honor the Bedford Boys, who died on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. For Memorial Day, volunteers have placed flags on the graves of Veterans. The National D-Day Memorial will hold a service titled ‘Remembering Their Sacrifice’ for Memorial Day. Former Vietnam POW Dave Carey will deliver the keynote address.

Les Kennedy, a Vietnam War veteran, explains the true meaning behind Memorial Day. Rocky Mountain PBS. DENVER — The plaintive call of a lone bugle sounding ...

They were just a great group of young soldiers." My friends know what it is. All the veterans that I serve with out here [in the honor guard], they know what it is. "I had the honor to lead a group of soldiers in combat," and so the day "means more to me because of those that I ... lost in combat. My family knows what it is. "It is a happy day, because we are remembering ... It's a happy day because you're here paying reverence to those individuals that have paid the price."

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May, honors Americans who gave their lives in service. It was declared a national holiday by Congress in 1968.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There are multiple events happening across the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire in honor of Memorial Day.

The inspections will happen at the Lemon Island Boat Ramp in Beaufort County from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Memorial Day Boat Inspections: If you plan to get on the water Monday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants to help you do so safely. The ceremony takes place in the Museum’s Memorial Garden. The public is invited to attend. They’ll host a courtesy inspection event for boat owners to make sure you have the proper safety equipment and registration before you head out. The family friendly patriotic event is free and open to the everyone. There will be live music and live aerial performances by Cirque Divina. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own blanket for a picnic.

The city and the local American Legion held the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Monday at Veterans Memorial Park.

Sanford has a long military history. “This day is personal to all of us,” Barth said. SANFORD, Fla. – The city of Sanford on Monday remembered the military personnel who died in service to the United States.

Memorial Day 2022 sales are here and we're hunting for the best deals on mattresses, furniture, tech and more. Shop the top Memorial Day deals now.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Shop the Designer sale to save up to 50% on tons of most-wanted styles. The retailer's Memorial Day Weekend sale is running through tomorrow, May 31 and lets you save up to 35% on tons of most-wanted products right now. REI: Shop the best REI sale of the year now through today, May 30, for up to 30% off tons of gear for just about any outdoor excursion, including equipment for camping and hiking, climbing, biking and more. Shop the Sur La Table Memorial Day sale to save up to 50% on tons of most-wanted kitchen items. Paula's Choice: Shop the sitewide sale to save 15% on the brand's cult-favorite skincare products now. Shop Walmart's Memorial Day sale to scoop stellar rollbacks on must-have tech. eBay: For epic savings on gently-used tech, eBay's Memorial Day sale is the place to shop. Leesa: Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to buy a new mattress. Save up to 50% on grills and patio furniture and as much as $750 on appliances now. DreamCloud: DreamCloud mattresses are Reviewed-approved and they're on mega sale ahead of Memorial Day 2022. HSN: Browse HSN's First Big Summer sale for savings of up to 40% on summer essentials, home goods, kitchen tools and more. Head to Lowe's to shop holiday deals on lawn and garden products, storage solutions, appliances, tools and more.

The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Blackhawk Boulevard. DeForest Memorial Day Ceremony. The DeForest Veterans Memorial Foundation will hold a Memorial Day ...

The 1.5 mile route starts just past Monona Grove High School and travels south on Monona Drive then left onto Pflaum Road, disbanding at Sennett Middle School. Reedsburg Memorial Day Parade The parade starts at 9 a.m. in South Beloit on Blackhawk Boulevard and will continue north into Beloit. The DeForest American Legion Post 348 will take part in a color guard tribute. Monona Memorial Day Parade Beloit Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May, honors Americans who gave their lives in service. It was declared a national holiday by Congress in 1968.

It's the unofficial start of summer in the US, and it's a good time to score a deal on equipment for your next adventure.

If you're the type that needs to have good espresso on the trail, the Picopresso is our favorite portable espresso maker. Oru’s foldable kayaks are another possibility for those of us without the space to store and transport boats. This is the best thing I’ve tested this year. Strap your tent poles to the outside, and you’re ready to do a couple of weeks on the trail. If you plan to use it in a treeless area like the beach, be sure to pick up the poles, which are sold separately (though they seem to be out of stock everywhere at the moment). Add the Picopresso to your cart to see the discount at checkout. The Ranger is the smaller, more portable sibling to the Yukon, which we reviewed and liked. This one just adds the ability to recline for some night sky viewing. It burns wood and charcoal and packs down surprisingly small when you want to throw it in the trunk and hit the road. I think WIRED associate editor Adrienne So summed up this chair well when she said: “To be honest, it’s huge, heavy, takes up a lot of space, and is awkward to fold. Our favorite barefoot shoes are on sale at REI. The women’s sizing is also on sale for the same price. Whether you're a kayaker, climber, griller, or someone who just loves to sit on a camp chair and bask in the sun, these Memorial Day sales have something for you.

Today is Memorial Day, a day set aside for people to pay tribute to those who died in service to our country. ...

FedEx offices will be open on modified schedules, while UPS will be closed today and there will be no deliveries. Many banks are closed today, but online and ATM services will continue to be offered. State liquor stores will be open at their normal time today, but will close at 5:00 PM. Post offices are closed today, and there will be no regular mail delivery.

Memorial Day 2022 is here. These are the best sales we've found so far on TVs, laptops, mattresses, appliances, and more.

At $140, this is one of the first notable discounts we've seen for the most recent iteration of this backpack. Hiking can be thirsty business, and one of the best ways to haul around water is via a hydration pack. If you already own an iPhone and are looking to add a smartwatch to your daily wear, an Apple Watch is your best bet. The airy and polished Brooklinen Waffle Robe is our spa-style robe pick. Combining the best components of memory foam and spring mattresses, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is an 11-inch hybrid mattress with over 1,000 springs and four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam that provide optimal pressure relief and bounce. If you already own an iPhone and are looking to add a smartwatch to your daily wear, an Apple Watch is your best bet. The 9th generation iPad even comes with twice the storage of its predecessor for the same base price, and our experts think 64 GB of memory should be sufficient for most. The 9th generation iPad even comes with twice the storage of its predecessor for the same base price, and our experts think 64 GB of memory should be sufficient for most. IKEA is also offering $25 off purchases of $250 for Friends & Family Members—the IKEA Family membership is free to join. If you don't like the stick configuration of our other pick and want to spend the least, the Express is a decent option at $30. The GIR Silicone Spatula is our spatula pick for nonstick cookware. The 2021 Roku Express is a very compact option that makes it easy to fit behind your TV, and now includes a remote that doesn't require line of sight.

Shop the best TV deals at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and more for Memorial. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you ...

The LG OLED C1 Series 4K Smart TV is the best TV we've ever tested. Not only are discounts available on the brand's websites themselves, like Samsung for instance, but tons of retailers from Amazon and Walmart to B&H Photo have discounts on quality screens. We saw some of the first Memorial Day TV deals nearly one month ahead of Memorial Day proper. Memorial Day TV deals are live at several of our favorite tech retailers. Our testers found the 5-Series offered deep black levels and decent contrast for such an affordable TV. It also includes a smart platform from Roku ( our favorite streaming device). Memorial Day is observed today, May 30. Shop more Samsung Memorial Day TV deals below. - LG 65-Inch Class C1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV at Best Buy for $1,599.99 (Save $300) - Samsung 55-Inch Class Q80A Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV at Best Buy for $899.99 (Save $100) For movie nights or playing your favorite games, a high-quality TV can make your entertainment truly unforgettable. They vary in size, price and features so you can find just the right one to fit your home. - LG 65-Inch Class C1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV at Best Buy for $1,599.99 (Save $300)

Women's rowing wrap season, Track & Field sending big pack of Dawgs to NCAA championships.

(Scott Hanson, Seattle Times) Sun. recap: https://t.co/KcjmXIK1Ls https://t.co/O7f0WDHI5C #GoHuskiesx #NCAAGolf pic.twitter.com/uBspqaQ0Zg May 30, 2022 Todd Bowles: Expectations are high for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in Year Two.— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) https://t.co/KfN57pnfNX May 26, 2022 Washington struggled with COVID-19 outbreaks and injuries all season, and came into the national championships ranked No. 8, its lowest ranking in years. Sunday grand finals recap: https://t.co/lOKhVfFg0b #RowingUx #WomenOfWashington pic.twitter.com/IpZBadx9eA May 29, 2022 The Washington rowing team finished fourth at the 2022 NCAA Championship, their 25th straight top-10 finish in the 25-year history of the NCAA regatta.— Washington Rowing (@UW_Rowing)

“They made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Constitution and our democracy. We are free because they were brave, and we live by the light of the flame of ...

“They made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Constitution and our democracy. They are all heroes, and our Nation is forever grateful.” Town Hall will re-open on Tuesday, May 31 at 8 a.m.

VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) - This Memorial Day, there will be plenty of parades happening around Vermont. For many, it's a return to normal, including the ...

VFW Post 782 in Burlington will hold its annual Memorial Day Commemoration in Battery Park starting at 11 a.m. For many, it’s a return to normal, including the Vergennes parade. There are also parades in Wallingford and Highgate Center starting at 9 a.m. Concord, Vermont, will have its parade at 10 a.m. Monday.

Shop this year's Memorial Day clothing sales to update your warm weather wardrobe for less.

Right now, you can score up 30 to 70% off items sitewide. You can earn 15 to 25% off your purchase when you spend $175 or more. At Urban Outfitters's summer kick-off sale, you can pick up everything from graphic tees to trucker hats at a fraction of the price. This is your sign to finally snag that Valentino or Loro Piano number you’ve had your eye on. Whether you’re looking for dresses, swimsuits and shorts for the series of weekend trips you have coming up, formal gowns for those 13 weddings on the books or just some chic athleisure to elevate your everyday look, there are plenty of retailers celebrating the holiday with Memorial Day clothing sales. Since we’re all about saving you time, here, we’ve compiled a list of the 20 best clothing sales happening right now. Net-A-Porter: You can take up to 30% off of designer shoes, fashion and accessories during the retailer’s Memorial Day Sale. You’ll find markdowns on Gianvito Rossi, Manolo Blahnik, Paco Rabanne and more. Nordstrom: It’s here—the sale that comes only twice a year. Athleta: The athletic apparel brand is reducing prices on many essentials, like the versatile Legend Pant. Take 20% off regular-priced items until May 30th and enjoy up to 50% off its sale section. Right now, you can get up to 60% off Ugg boots, fluffy slippers and more. Sweaty Betty: If you need to stock up on leggings and sports bras, Sweaty Betty is offering 25% off orders of $75 or more and 30% off on orders of $150 or more in honor of Memorial Day. The savings events we’re most excited about include Everlane’s Memorial Day Sale, where you can save up to 35% on summer clothing staples, Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, which includes items for the whole family at up to 60% off and J.Crew’s Ready, Set, Summer Event, where you can save 30% sitewide.

Johnson Countians can celebrate Independence Day a number of ways this year, including visiting the Flags 4 Freedom display at Merriam Marketplace on Merriam ...

Also take the day to relax a bit and spend time with family. We’ll be back to our normal schedule tomorrow with new stories about your Johnson County community. We hope you take some time today to remember and reflect upon those who gave their lives in service to our country.

John Latham, active duty chaplain with the Texas State Guard, greets World War II. Local families gathered in front of the Ellis County Veterans Memorial at the ...

Latham said Luna was in the process of diffusing a landmine when one of his squad members stepped on it. The Memorial Day event was organized by the Waxahachie Chapter of Woodmen Life, a nonprofit, member-owned life insurance organization. Also attending the ceremony were two local Gold Star families. “The freedoms we enjoy, the freedoms we take so much for granted, the freedoms we so often trifle with were bought,” Latham said. Charles Atchley, a World War II veteran, also attended the ceremony. Atchley was in combat during the Battle of the Bulge, a German offensive on the Western Front in Europe. He was awarded the prestigious Croix de Guerre, a decoration awarded by France to a squad or individual serving on the country’s foreign military allied forces for their brave and heroic actions.

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May, honors Americans who gave their lives in service. It was declared a national holiday by Congress in 1968.

Memorial Day became an official national holiday in 1971 to honor Americans who died in military service, some 1.1. million people since the nation's ...

Memorial Day became an official national holiday in 1971 to honor Americans who died in military service, some 1.1. million people since the nation’s founding. Of course, numbers are inadequate shorthand for the horror and the grief that every death provokes. But it feels appropriate to use the day this year to honor other Americans who have died from other cataclysmic events — the million who have been killed by the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020, and the 1.5 million who have been killed by firearms over the last four decades.

It's been less than a year since 13 service members were killed in Kabul during the final days of the U.S. pullout. This Memorial Day, a mother remembers ...

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Vikki and Mark Pier used to regularly travel to Arlington National Cemetery to visit their son's final resting place. But due to health issues, ...

Vikki said she hopes that she and Mark can manage to make the journey for Noah's birthday on July 28; he would have turned 38 this year. It pains Mark and Vikki to have been away from the cemetery for so long. Noah spent the first 11 years of his life in Fairfax, Va., just 18 miles away from the cemetery, before the family moved to Charlotte, N.C. Mark and Vikki said Noah was fascinated by American history as a kid. Mark and Vikki decided to move with their four youngest children less than a year after Noah's death. "They said he could be buried in Arlington, or a cemetery of our choice, and we just chose Arlington because, you know, he was from there," Mark added. The Piers said they had no words to describe how they felt when they found out Noah was killed.

CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- The U.S. Army Japan community held a Memorial Day ceremony here Monday to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for t...

“These values continue to serve as a guide for the force, and in our diversity, they provide a sense of common unity.” “In the Army, we consider our greatest asset to be our people,” he added. Albanese killed six snipers and was mortally wounded when he ran out of ammunition. “Memorial Day is a day of national awareness and solemn reverence,” said Maj. Gen. JB Vowell, commander of USARJ. It is “a day for us to honor the military men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation, its values and our freedom.” “We are reminded that the world remains a very dangerous place, and that our Soldiers are in harm’s way all across the globe,” Vowell said. “Today, we continue to honor those left behind, those who paid a very personal price for us and our nation,” said Vowell, who also recognized Gold Star family members during the ceremony.

General Douglas MacArthur at the dedication of Fountain Square in Evanston, Illinois, April 27, 1951. General MacArthur had recently returned to the.

“Life in the military is not a movie with a happy ending,” he said. John Fuller, who attended Monday’s memorial, lost his brother, James “Skinner” Fuller, in the Vietnam War. “I remember that day like it was yesterday,” John told the RoundTable. “I remember when the officers came to our front door. I remember the knock. At the time, women having equal status to men was considered radical by many Americans. Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin said, speaking to the crowd that the vast majority of the soldiers whose names mark the Fountain Square Veterans Memorial Wall died young. The service was sponsored by local veteran groups, including the Evanston American Legion Post 42 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7186.

Today is perhaps the most somber of all American holidays. Memorial Day is a time to remember our war dead, those in the armed services who gave their lives ...

An official day dedicated to this tragic reality will remind us that firearms take a daily toll in this country, and perhaps move Americans to action. Consider the number of people murdered by gunmen at houses of worship over the past several years. Their names should be before us, observed on a specified day each year, when we remember them and the need to address this enemy in our midst. And a 2014 study by UC San Francisco found that people with ready access to firearms were three times more likely to die by suicide. Memorial Day is a time to remember our war dead, those in the armed services who gave their lives to protect our nation. Dedicating a day to honor these veterans and mourn their deaths helps remind us of the terrible toll of war.

“As our nation reels from the devastating loss of civilian life in cities and towns across our country as a result of the epidemic of gun violence, we come ...

We must invest in the care of service members and their families, from health care to housing to education. “On this Memorial Day, we must renew our commitment to not only honor those who have fallen in the fight for our freedom, but those who return from war. “As our nation reels from the devastating loss of civilian life in cities and towns across our country as a result of the epidemic of gun violence, we come together today to honor those brave Americans who elect to put their own lives on the line to keep other Americans safe as members of the Armed Services. Every year – but especially this year – we commemorate Memorial Day with solemnity and reflect together as a nation on the sanctity of every life, and the immense sacrifice of every life that’s been lost, from the battlefield to the schoolyard.

Cheryl Rex, mother of 20 year old Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, who died in Kabul last year, is embraced by her mother, Clarinda Montsuoka. It's been less ...

“They've been a big support to myself, my other children and my family," Rex said of the Camp Pendleton Marines. "That's basically it. That family will remain strongly connected to the military. Rex has a jar filled with coins that she keeps at home. For each of their funerals, people lined the streets as their caskets arrived in September. A bomb, detonated by a member of ISIS K, killed the service members and at least 170 Afghans. Forty-five U.S. troops were wounded. “You never think you’re going to bury a child or a grandchild. Marines from Merola's unit visit regularly from Camp Pendleton, including some who were wounded in the blast. She comes to the cemetery five to six times a week. I know I'll never be the same person I was,” Rex said. “I pretty much knew that morning," Rex said. Most were from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, stationed at Camp Pendleton. Their unit had arrived in Afghanistan 11 days earlier. His mother said he watched the Military Channel when he was 4 years old.

East Helena's annual Memorial Day Parade made its way down East Main Street Monday morning, honoring those who sacrificed for their country.

And those are the people that don't come home, and don't volunteer for things, and don't, you know, give their time. “Those we’re memorializing today, those people that gave their lives for our country, we lose a lot of that spirit. And just want to be able to remember all those that have not been able to,” says veteran Zack Larson.

THOMASVILLE — For the first time in three years, there were guests and attendees under the tents provided by Allen and Allen at Sunset Memorial Gardens for ...

More than 100 people attended Evergreen Washelli's Veterans Memorial Cemetery 96th annual Memorial Day event.

Saar, who has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 41 years, on Monday attached a photo of Howard Pool, 26, to her red blazer, opposite a pin of ...

Sharing these stories – legacies, really – of those who are no longer here is important to do. Hundreds lined Main Street to watch veterans, Canandaigua Middle School and Academy marching bands, scores of the community's youngsters, fire trucks and others make their way to Woodlawn Cemetery, for another service. Saar, who has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 41 years, on Monday attached a photo of Howard Pool, 26, to her red blazer, opposite a pin of the American flag.

A few hundred people gathered at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Monday for Vancouver's annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony.

“For the first time since 2019, Americans again will gather for parades and ceremonies,” he said. “I was taught service was the obligation of every American,” she said. We remember the people and the individual.” “Over the years, how I feel about Memorial Day has changed,” Scholl-Bellah said. “His story of service and valor will live on.” “Many times we get caught up in the conflict and what sent these people out and we let that be the thing that determines whether or not we remember them,” Schrater said.

There was solemnity at services at Camp Butler and in Chatham while Memorial Day also marked the 'unofficial start' to summer.

Deopere noted his father got to visit the Korean War memorial in Washington, D.C. as part of the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight five years ago. Morgan, who served in the Air National Guard for nearly 25 years and was deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom, said about 20 family members' names are on the war memorial at the center of the park. "We wanted this to be a living memorial," said Morgan, who played a part in its dedication in 2000. "This is Sophi's first day swimming," Zepp said. "We're ready for Wednesday night's opener," said Toole, noting a couple of players from the University of Illinois Springfield were missing because they're part of the NCAA Division II College World Series team. (We're) trying to put a product out there that is entertainment-based." "I appreciate the sacrifices they made." At Robin Roberts Stadium, the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes held their second practice as they readied for Wednesday's season opener in the Prospect League as volunteers gussied up the outside of the ballpark. "We'll have them around town volunteering and active. "Baseball is our platform not our purpose," Toole said Monday. "What I mean by that is that we're here for a much bigger reason than baseball. It was those people Price turned his attention to Monday. It's only happy in a sense you're remembering the ones you lost, and you reflect on that."

MINOT, N.D. – Your News Leader spoke with a member of Minot's VFW about his thoughts on the meaning of Memorial Day. “An honor to have come after the folks ...

Those we talked to want people to remember that Memorial Day is for those service members we have lost and Veterans Day is for those that are serving and have served in the past. “An honor to have come after the folks that have given their lives for this country, it’s an honor to carry that banner, it was an honor for the last 20 years to live in a legacy and heritage that came from those before,” said Bobby Meager. MINOT, N.D. – Your News Leader spoke with a member of Minot’s VFW about his thoughts on the meaning of Memorial Day.

The men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending America's freedom over the past two-and-a-half centuries were remembered during a solemn ...

Established shortly after the Civil War and originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is set aside to honor members of the Armed Forces who have died in service to their country. American flags are traditionally place on the graves of veterans in local cemeteries in the days and weeks leading up to Memorial Day observances. The 2 p.m. ceremony was organized and presented by the members of Hellertown’s Edward H. Ackerman American Legion Post 397.

Veterans, family members, council members and friends gathered at Davis-Bailey Park for a Memorial Day Ceremony with a special addition to the park.

And I want them to be part of it,” Holeman said. We’re neighbors up here, and we just want to invite everyone who has a chance to come to our park to be neighbors with us, and that’s who we are,” Lewis said. “Memorial Day means a lot because it’s our recognition of those who give the ultimate sacrifice, and to say that we love you. “We’re in a rural area, and it represents that we are a beautiful community. District One County Councilwoman Harriet Holeman is an army veteran with 28 years of service. Council members unveiled, one by one, five pillars.

ABOVE: Retired First Sergeant Greg Brockberg, formerly of Fairmont, speaks to a crowd of more than 100 Monday morning at the American Legion Post 36 as part of ...

“A good share of what I learned about dad’s wartime experience came after his death in 2002. “The Greatest Generation and we didn’t know their stories until it was too late. On Monday Brockberg wore the unit insignia of the first battalion 188 Air Defense Artillery Regiment based in Grand Forks, ND where he served as a non-commissioned officer from 1997-2012. I put on my uniform for the last time until today,” Brockberg said. He said they continued to call themselves the Magnificent 10, or Mag 10. FAIRMONT– Monday morning’s rain may have cancelled the annual Memorial Day parade in Fairmont, but it couldn’t prevent the program from taking place.

Memorial Day in the village of Geneseo – and other Livingston County communities – was commemorated with a parade, speeches and the placement of wreaths at ...

The Chief Programs Officer at Still Serving Veterans says sometimes people can forget that this is a day to observe and remember those who gave it all for ...

They were out there to remember those who gave it all for their country.” Jim King, the Chief Programs Officer at Still Serving Veterans says sometimes people can forget that this is a day to observe and remember those who gave it all for our country. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Memorial Day kicks off the summer and for many, it’s a time to gather with your family to celebrate being together.

SARANAC LAKE — After a flag-filled parade through downtown, a group of veterans, families and locals met in Riverside Park on Monday for a Memorial Day ...

He saw them cry, he said, and he wondered if it might have been first time in a while they had let those feelings wash over them. In his job, he said one of the most important things he’s done is attend an Honor Flight with North Country veterans in September 2019. He said Memorial Day was initially proposed in 1896 by Major General John Logan, who fought in the Civil War and Mexican-American War, as a day to decorate the graves of soldiers who died in the Civil War with flowers. But a day like today, we should remember the veteran.” “We should never forget that. Jones said it was powerful to see Vietnam veterans find the names of their friends who died in the war and run their fingers over the stone etchings.

Today's Memorial Day parade route wound from Riverside Avenue and the Post Road to Myrtle Avenue. It ended by Town Hall, with an important ceremony of ...

Monday's Memorial Day ceremony in Hudson, hosted by the American Legion Lee-Bishop Post 464 at Markillie Cemetery, drew a large crowd of observers on the ...

That is why we are gathered here on Memorial Day: to honor the memory of our fallen warriors who have given everything for their country." "The loss felt by Gold Star families is forever," he said. The move resulted in Post 464 having its charter temporarily suspended and the resignations of the adjutant of the post and the president of the Hudson American Legion Auxiliary. In some cases, this means providing financial assistance to help their children obtain higher education. "There are many tangible things we can do to honor the service of our fallen heroes. "Not only are these diverse men and women forever in our hearts, but for those who knew them, they are forever young.

Crown Hill Cemetery holds Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen soldiers ... A veteran who was injured while serving in Iraq spoke at the service. He said it's ...

WEIRTON — Weirton residents gathered at the Honor Roll Monument were reminded, Monday, of the importance of Memorial Day, and the reason for its observance.

McAllister urged those in attendance to spend time during the Memorial Day holiday thinking about not only those who gave their lives, but the families of those fallen service members; to think of those who sat down to a holiday meal only to be visited by officers in dress uniform arriving to tell them their loved one wasn’t going to return. It is a sacrifice, he said, everyone enlisting in the military understands is possible as part of their service. The Rev. Rudy McAllister, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church and a 34-year Air Force veteran, noted the number of those lost during military service over the last century, reminding the crowd Memorial Day is not about cookouts and discounts at retail outlets but about showing respect for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

The City of Rochester had its Memorial Day Parade on Monday which is something it did not have the last couple of years due to the pandemic.

“Oh, much more. So this is something we do as a family.” Williams also said that she members of the military in her family and she wanted to pay her respects to those who serve.

Thanks to the wonderful folks from the William E. Carter Post 16 of the American Legion and other volunteers, Mount Hope is blanketed with a sea of American ...

When the founding charter members of Post 16 led by J. Holman Pryor applied for membership in the American Legion, they selected Sgt. William E Carter as our namesake since he was the oldest member of Company "L" 372nd infantry. He was sent to Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War, distinguishing himself as Corporal. Returning home in 1899, he served in L Company MVM and served until 1917, when L Company became the 372nd Infantry. This was the beginning of a famed regiment. This includes William E. Carter, the namesake of the American Legion Post that spearheads the effort to place all these flags.

Solana Beach honored those who lost their lives serving in the military and their families during a Memorial Day ceremony at La Colonia Park.

Farrar, who hopes to eventually enlist in the Air Force, described his experience cleaning headstones of fallen soldiers while volunteering with his ROTC group. They were, and will always be, the valiant souls who protected our nation so we could live in freedom,” Farrar said. Along with members of VFW Post 5431 and city leaders, youth played a large role in the event.

The Memorial Day parade in Canton stepped off at 10 a.m. Monday. Units marched to the McKinley Monument for a closing ceremony to honor the fallen.

The boisterous celebration that was the parade, began to quiet. Bryan Bowman, who founded the SAM (Serving Area Military) Center in Massillon in 2015, was next. Tomic rattled off the names of family members who'd served in the military. Goddard and his fellow Vietnam vets were joined on the 1.3-mile parade route by the McKinley High band, American Legion Post 44 motorcycle riders, Corvettes and a host of other veterans groups members. Andy Tomic had the best view of all. Organized by the Greater Canton Veterans Council, it was one of many similar events held in communities across Stark County, from Wilmot to Marlboro Township.

The ceremony opened with the National Anthem played by 100th Army Band (USAR) and a prayer by Chaplain (Maj.) Patrick Kihiu. Following the prayer, members of by ...

He said the importance of Memorial Day is to remember all the fallen brothers and sisters who never made it home. Davis highlighted two men who had a profound impact in his life, including their service in the Vietnam War. “Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to stop and think about the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice.” “It means a great deal to speak at an event that honors the great Americans who gave their lives in defense of our nation.” The ceremony closed with a benediction by Kihiu. “Memorial Day is a day of national awareness and solemn reverence; a day for us to honor the military men and women who gave their lives,” Davis said.

FUNKSTOWN — Those who sacrificed their lives for the country were honored Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies in Funkstown. The Dixon-Troxell American ...

The gathering included post members, town council members and the community. They forget they have freedom here from those that gave it their all." "We remember those that gave it their all," said Lynn Spalding, post commander of Post 211.

The Gun Violence Archive said it recorded at least 14 mass shootings, in which four or more victims were shot or killed, across the nation over the long ...

You couldn’t go out and purchase a lot of weaponry.” That’s outrageous and it has to stop." Both women died at the hospital. No parent should ever have to get that call," he said. The spate of shootings over the Memorial Day weekend came amid growing calls for gun reforms in the wake of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on May 24 that left 19 children and two teachers dead. According to the Gun Violence Archive, which tracks shootings in the United States, there were at least 14 "mass shootings" in the country over the weekend, from early Saturday to late Monday.

At least nine people died and more than 60 injured in incidents in which four or more people were shot or killed.

According to Steve Keeley, a reporter for Fox29 Philadelphia, it was the city’s second double homicide scene in two hours: earlier that day, a father and his nine-year-old son were shot inside their car in the city. Two women were shot in the head, both fatally, in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond, where a teenager also suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder and a man was found shot a block away; he is listed in critical condition. Overall, gun violence over the weekend from 5am on Friday to early Tuesday saw 156 people dead and 412 injured.