Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States where the U.S. men and women who have died while in military service are being honored. It is scheduled and observed annually on the last Monday of May, and this year it will fall on May 31, 2010.
On a message from LtCol Oliver North, he stated that Memorial Day is a time to remember America’s freedom that was secured by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Guardsmen and Marines who bravely risked their lives in the service of the country. Throughout the history, he said, many of these heroes have made a sacrifice – the ultimate sacrifice. This day is the time to honor their memory.
On May 36, 1986, President Ronald Reagan said on a speech at Arlington Cemetery that Memorial Day is the day that we put aside in order to remember the fallen heroes and to remember the ’splendor’ of the country and those of the country’s children who rest in that cemetery and others.
Countless people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials of those who passed away while fighting for the country. A tradition of flying the flag of the United States is held at half-staff from dawn until noon local time.
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