Memorial Day
- What is memorial day?
- A day in which those who died in active military service are remembered, traditionally observed on May 30 but now officially observed on the last Monday in May
2.When is it?
- May 30th
3.What are a few ways to show our honor and respect on memorial day?
- Make a soldier’s day by writing a thank-you card or note to send overseas.
- Visit a local veteran;s cemetery, or war memorial
- Visit and take goods to a nearby Veteran’s hospital
- Go to a Memorial Day Parade or watch it on television
- Enjoy freedom by spending time with your family.
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5.Anything else interesting pertaining to memorial day:
- Originally called Decoration Day
- It wasn’t always celebrated the last Monday of May
- Legally required to observe a National Moment of Remembrance
- Waterloo, New York is considered birthplace of Memorial Day
6.What are a few things you will do on Memorial Day to show honor and respect?
- Hang the american flag
- Draw something in honor of the Soldiers.
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