Happy Memorial Day

Monday, May 31st, 2021 -- 8:59 AM

Memorial Day - an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. .

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

Memorial Day is a time to mourn and remember the American service members who died for their country. It is a somber occasion, a time to honor their ultimate sacrifice, not just the unofficial start of summer.

Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades.

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