Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer vacation, with trips, camping, picnics and other summer fun. Some people will celebrate the true reason for the holiday – to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and was celebrated on May 30. Renamed to Memorial Day, the holiday has been moved to the last Monday of May to create a three day weekend. But this year, the holiday lands on the traditional date of Decoration Day, so I hope people remember all of the soldiers who have died while serving in the country’s armed forces as they enjoy the long weekend.
Remembering the Fallen Soldiers
