memorial day

Memorial day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. Remembrance of American soldiers who have died in military service. It is held annually in May, on the last monday of the month. It is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Since the earliest ceremonies in small American towns following the Civil War, Memorial Day has gathered to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. As in those early days of laying wreaths and placing flags, our national day of remembrance is often felt most deeply among the families and communities who have personally lost friends and loved ones. Memorial Day is a day of both celebration and deep sorrow, accounting for the honor of our heroes and reflecting on their tragic loss.