Memorial Day began in the years following the Civil War. The Civil War was fought between the Northern and Southern states and lasted from 1861 to 1865. When the war was over, family members began ...

Wyomissing Scout Troop 413 carries a large flag during the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE) By Lowman S Henry ...

The first years of World War II tried people’s souls as the Allies went from one military disaster to another. Germans and Japanese seemed invincible after they ruthlessly enslaved much of Eu… ...

Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States ... we honor America’s beloved daughters and sons who gave their last full measure of devotion to this nation.

Memorial Day is a time for reflection, ... A day we openly show our deepest appreciation to those men and women in uniform who gave their last full measure of devotion for the freedom we all share.

OAKFIELD — This Memorial Day went beyond a day of remembrance for Michele Bielski and her family. It was also a time of celebration as her son Eric returned safely from serving in the Marines ...

A Memorial Day Prayer By the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Heavenly Father, on this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom.

Memorial Day 2022.pdf [PDF - 258.9 KB]. As we prepare to honor the commitment and devotion of our brothers and sisters who gave their lives for our Nation, our freedom, and for democracy, we ask ...

The origins of Memorial Day go back to the end of the Civil War in 1865 The National Moment of Remembrance Act of 2000 established a moment of silence to be observed at 3 p.m. annually on Memorial Day ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S.