Memorial Day began as a custom shortly after the Civil War when on the last Monday in May, the graves of fallen civil war soldiers were decorated with flowers, ribbons, etc. It was known as Decoration Day. At this time the Civil War had been the deadliest conflict in our short history; All too soon would there be more fallen warriors of greater conflicts to be remembered alongside their civil war brothers in arms. The term “Memorial Day” was first used in 1882, but did not become common until after WWII, and it was declared the official name of the holiday by Federal Law in 1967.
This day we remember those who fought for us – who went to fight and never returned. May they rest in Peace.
Here follows a photo essay in solemn memory of our fallen warriors. All photos are mine. Click on the photo to enlarge.
The Tomb Of The Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery
Viet Nam Veterans Memorial
The Wall
WWII Memorial
WWII Memorial
WWII Memorial
WWII Memorial
Yorktown Battlefield, Redoubt No. 10 where the battle was won
A Famous and Fitting Quote
Remember:
“We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.”
-it’s not important who said it. It’s true.