Happy Memorial Day!
Memorial Day as we know it is a time to honor the men and
women who died while serving in the US Military. But did you know early
observance of Memorial Day was called Decoration Day? Dating back as early as
the civil war, it was a day to visit the cemeteries to decorate the graves of
the comrades whose lives were claimed in battle. Later, it evolved to
commemorate all military personnel after the US found itself in its second
major conflict, World War I.
Regardless, spend some time this weekend celebrating your favorite
Memorial Day traditions, but also take some time to remember our military
members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Be sure to attend a
parade this weekend, a war memorial, or visit a cemetery. Recently, we were
near the Chicago Riverwalk and had a chance to visit the new Vietnam Veterans
Memorial Plaza, as you can see from the picture. Everyone have a great Memorial
Day Weekend!
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