I’m a veteran, and I hate ‘Happy Memorial Day.’ Here’s why …

I’m a veteran, and I hate ‘Happy Memorial Day.’ … we are collectively more concerned with having a barbecue and going shopping than pausing to appreciate the cost of … [Fallen soldier …

Memorial Day – through the eyes of a U.S. Veteran – Feature …

He feels that every American should participate, not only out of respect for the fallen, but to get a better understanding of what it took to make this country so great and the cost that is still being paid – not only by the fallen heroes, but also the families left behind.

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Bronze outdoor children statue garden sculpture of Children …

This sculpture would make a gorgeous backyard garden statue, as well as bring attention to schools, parks, shopping centers, and more. It is intended for indoor or outdoor display and will last for hundreds of years with little maintenance.

American Legion Post 328 Events for the Metro Detroit area

From Post 328 in Southfield … "Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund … or a low income veteran and having problems cutting the weeds in your backyard, fixing a leaking …

Flags placed at veterans cemetery 'because someone fought for …

Flags placed at veterans cemetery 'because someone fought for us' … Fussner founded the nonprofit organization alongside friend and Navy veteran … 1 Remember those who have fallen: Follow …

Vietnam War veteran honors '58,477 brothers and sisters …

Every part of the memorial has a purpose: a soldier’s cross statue, signs of statistics, flags in order of military branches and their casualties, a woman soldier statue, a black soldier statue …

Fort Ritchie is host to weekend Pignic, featuring music, arts …

The goal is to float more than 2,000 candle-lit lilies onto Lake Royer as the sun sets. Each lily will be in memory of a veteran or fallen soldier. As the lilies are floated onto the lake, the names will be read in front of a color guard. In the background, taps and other patriotic music will be played. If you go … WHAT: Memorial Day Pignic

To Many Americans, Memorial Day Has Lost Its Meaning

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was conceived after the Civil War as a way to honor the Union’s war dead, with Southern states setting aside separate days to honor fallen …

Veterans, family members say Memorial Day has lost its …

Veterans, family members say Memorial Day has lost its meaning to other Americans … Vietnam-era Marine veteran Jim Segletes of Easton, Pa., places flowers on the grave of his father-in-law, a …