Posts Tagged ‘Memorial Day’
Honoring Memorial Day: A Tribute to Sacrifice and Service
Memorial Day traces its roots to the years after the Civil War, when communities began holding springtime tributes to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers – an observance often called “Decoration Day.” In 1868, Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic urged Americans to set aside May 30 for this purpose,…
Read MoreFirst Official National Decoration Day
Decoration Day dates back to the 1860’s, when local groups from the North and South laid flowers on the graves of the Civil War soldiers who fell in battle. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), an organization of Union veterans, officially established Decoration Day in 1868. The name Memorial Day was used with, or…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to be a Veteran?
The VA defines veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or, air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.” According to U.S. Federal Law veterans are persons who served in any branch of the armed forces in the U.S. for a certain time-frame. Some of…
Read MoreWhen to Fly Your American Flag
When we see the flag, we’re reminded of liberty, freedom and pride. The America flag has accompanied our nation in making its greatest achievements. It flies at both poles, on the moon and sits atop Mount Everest. The flag is how America signs her name. New Year’s Day * January 1 Inauguration Day * January…
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