Monday the United States observes Memorial Day. Originally called Decoration Day, this is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. We in the United States treasur… ...

Letters to the Editor; Memorial Day honors those who died for our freedoms - including our religious freedoms. Published: ; May. 20, 2024, 5:24 a.m.

This year, Memorial Day falls on May 29. Memorial Day is a day set aside to ask for God's protection from war and war's horrible consequences.

Rick Zamarripa walks down the aisle to place a flag on a grave for a friend on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 at D-FW National Cemetery in Dallas.

Memorial Day traditions include religious services, parades, and speeches, according to Britannica. Families and friends often visit cemeteries to place flags, military badges, and flowers on the ...

Some other traditions for Memorial Day include marking the day with cookouts and parades, visiting cemeteries and memorial sites, religious services, speeches, the laying of a wreath at the Tomb ...

The modern Memorial Day proclamation calls on Americans “to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace.” Armed Forces Day is held each ...

With the blessings of freedom come the imperative to actively choose the religious... Perspectives: Adding a religious focus to Memorial Day observance Greenwich Time Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

So, this Memorial Day let’s turn thought to one God, loving our neighbor as ourselves, and praying that the innate God-given quality of freedom be expressed and defended by all. You've read of ...

USA, — Memorial Day stands as America's most significant annual observance dedicated to honoring fallen military personnel. Observed on the final Monday of May, this federal holiday has evolved ...

As Catholics celebrate Memorial Day this year, they should keep in mind not only the sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country, but also Christ’s sacrifice ...