Memorial Day 2015

To all of our loved ones that we have lost, may their memories always be with us and let us give thanks and reverence for their impact on our lives.

May their Blessings be with us forever.

It is that time once again when we honor those who died while defending our country and our freedoms.  Let us take a moment to remember those who did not return home or died as a result of wounds and injuries after returning home.  Too often, our freedoms and our military are taken for granted.

Let us not forget.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868.  It was established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.  It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season.   Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service; volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.