Memorial Day's origins can be traced back to the aftermath of the American Civil War, when communities began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers.
Memorial Day
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Memorial Day's origins can be traced back to the aftermath of the American Civil War, when communities began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers.
Armed Forces Day
Honor those who are serving
3rd Saturday in May
All Fridays are RED Day
R–Remember
E-Everyone
D-Deployed
Memorial Day
Honor those who died while serving
Last Monday in May
Veterans Day
Honor those who served
11th day of November
Very few know about the Fridays. but it is growing. I believe it was started a few years ago by a district of the American Legion Riders here is Wisconsin.
For our local veterans, Camp American Legion, Harshaw, WI will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on June 14th with lots of festivities.
Honor those who are serving
3rd Saturday in May
All Fridays are RED Day
R–Remember
E-Everyone
D-Deployed
Memorial Day
Honor those who died while serving
Last Monday in May
Veterans Day
Honor those who served
11th day of November
Very few know about the Fridays. but it is growing. I believe it was started a few years ago by a district of the American Legion Riders here is Wisconsin.
For our local veterans, Camp American Legion, Harshaw, WI will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on June 14th with lots of festivities.
skiroule
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I'm sure I've posted this before but I think it drives home the meaning of Memorial Day. On Feb. 11th, 1970 my friend and high school classmate, Marlin Peterson, was killed in Vietnam, just a little over two weeks before his 21st birthday. The battle that day was described as "The Day it was Raining Dead."
We must never forget. Rest in Peace, Marlin.
We must never forget. Rest in Peace, Marlin.
By the time our 10th HIgh School Reunion came around, our class had lost 12 guys [1972]
Absolutely X2! They were Not Suckers!!!