Memorial Day

1.What is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a holiday in which those who died in active military service are remembered, traditionally observed on the last Monday of May.

2.When is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May annualy. This year it will land on May 29.

3.What are a few ways to show honor and respect on Memorial Day?

• Writing a thank you card/note to send overseas
• Visiting a local veterans cemetery, or war memorial
• Visit a nearby veterans hospital
• Enjoy freedom by spending time with your family

        

5. Originally Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day, meant to honor the Union and the Confederate soldiers who died during the American Civil War. By the 1900s it had became a day to celebrate all American soldiers who died while serving in the military. It wasn’t until 1967, that it was legally named Memorial Day. The true origins of who held the first Memorial Day celebration is a deabted subject. Approximately, 620,000 soldiers on both sides have died during Civil War. The flag is supposed to be flown at half-mast until noon, and then raised to full mast until sunset on Memorial Day.

6. Something I would like to do in respect and honor of Memorial Day, is doing a random act of kindess. I have always wanted to try it out, and what better day than on, Memorial Day.

7. Memorial Day is a day where everyone should be considerate of and be taken seriously. We had brave soldiers who fought for us and we should honor them, even if it is something small such as visiting a hospital. That itself is enough. We should be appreciative of everything. Memorial Day isn’t just a day off of school. We should be showing our respect to them.