DRMW
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re: tradition
Hello KMII!
While many see it as a holiday/day off and to have a nice backyard BBQ party with family and friends, Memorial Day is to honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. We have another holiday (Veteran's Day) to honor those that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Our flag is raised at sunrise to the top and then brought to half staff and remains there until noon. It is then raised to the top staff until sunset (or stay at full staff when lit at night) when it is slowly lowered. In L.A. there were parades in different parts of the city as well as festivals for the long weekend.
-MW
Memorial Day 2016
" The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time w...
Enjoying the freedom here in the U.S. on a beautiful day
A moment of silence to honor those who died in service of our country, allowing us to enjoy our freedom. Regards, ED-209 ...
A nice tradition :)
So for us US noobs, what are the standard Memorial Day events, apart from the minute of silence?
re: tradition
Hello KMII! While many see it as a holiday/day off and to have a nice backyard BBQ party with family and friends, Memorial Day is to honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. We have another holiday (Veteran's Day) to ho...