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Memorial Day, Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States.
Memorial Day.
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Memorial Day honored the fallen veterans of the US Civil War
Memorial Day in the USA is for honoring the dead military only
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
Some states have parades, and some have other types of celebrations.
Memorial Day does not honor any war. It is the day to honor all US military personnel who have died during any war or military action in which the United States has been involved.
The USS TANG (SS-306) is currently honored at a featured memorial at the National WWII Memorial in New Orleans. The crew is also honored on the "On Eternal Patrol" website (link below).
Anyone who has worn their nation's military uniform is a veteran, and honored on Veteran's Day. Memorial Day is for honoring the dead in defense of their nation.
St Ann and Saint Joachim (Mary's parents) memorial is celebrated on July 26 in the Catholic Church. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation,but a memorial, and is celebrated at all Masses that day.
Yes, men who fought and died in the American Revolution are honored the same as soldiers who fought and died other wars.
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
We honored the fallen soldier with a respectful memorial service.