Category: Memorial Day

Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer, although the weather this year doesn’t feel much like summer yet…

Monday we celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Yesterday, in honor and remembrance of Memorial Day, we visited a couple local cemeteries. It is humbling to see the flags placed near each of the graves of those who served in our armed forces and the graves of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, traditionally marks the beginning of summer. But the true meaning of the holiday is much more than that.