“Memorial Day”

1. What is Memorial Day?

A day, on 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. What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War 1, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.

3. When is it?

Monday, May 25

4. What are a few ways to show honor and respect on Memorial Day?

Collections for troops- Host a collection for items deployed troops’ need. Discounts and free offers- Customize a special offer for those who present military ID, such as 20 percent off your product or service. Volunteering- Round up employees to donate time and materials to help out on a project or effort. Highlight soldiers’ stories- Through email newsletters, Facebook or your other social media channels, pay respect to those who have fallen and express gratitude for those you know who are currently serving.

6. Includes anything else of interest pertaining to Memorial Day?  

Each year on the final Monday in May the United States celebrates the federal holiday Memorial Day. Orignally Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day. By the 1900s it had it had become a holiday to celebrate those who passed in the military. It wasn’t until 1967 that it was legally named Memorial Day. It became a federal holiday in 1971.

7. What are a few things you will do on Memorial Day to show honor and respect?

To show honor and respect on Memorial Day I am going to send a letter to a family who had lost someone who was in the Military and go on the internet and learn more about Memorial Day.