Memoria Day began very shortly after the close of the Civil War with people in both the North and South decorating graves to honor those who "fell". So arose the title , Decoration Day. Name change came in the 60's but the intent of the hoiday is the same, to honor those who "fell."
The day set asside to honor veterans in general is Nov 11, Veterans Day known formerly as Armistice Day . The origin of Armistice Day was to commerate the signing of the agreement ending the First World War (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) 1918.
Unfortunately many folks have no idea why we have specific National holidays and confuse the purpose and therefore lose focus on who or what we are honoring.
Memorial Day is to honor those who gave "the last full measure of devotion"
Hope all will take time to "remember"
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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" Edmund Burke 1729-1797
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