Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day to honor men and women who died while serving in the U.S military. This day is set to be on the last Monday of May. It was originally known as Decoration Day, it was originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year incorporating military personnel and members of veterans' organizations. Some parades take place in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C. I'll list some ways to show respect:
- By visiting a Massachusetts Veterans' Cemetery and leave poppies on a grave site. Any flowers can be good but poppies have become a synonyms with Memorial Day.
- Explore the Vietnam Veterans memorial at Green Hill Park, 50 Skyline Drive in Worcester. It honors service men and women who gave their lives in the Vietnam War.
- Tour Fort Independence at Castle Island at Day Boulevard South Boston. This the oldest fortified site in North America.
- Check out the Veterans History Project online. http://www.loc.gov/vets/ This website has first-hand interviews with Veterans'.
- Fly the flag. Did you know that traditional guidelines call for the flag to be displayed in public areas only from sunrise to sunset?
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