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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