In this time of war, it's important to remember that although it's not talked about on the news every day (anymore), there are people overseas fighting for the freedom we enjoy here in America.
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.
So, while you are enjoying your BBQ or on that road trip with your family on this long weekend, please take a minute to just think about the people fighting to keep America free and say a short prayer of thanks.
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