Memorial Day, formerly called Decoration Day, is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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NORFOLK, Va. — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything ...

For Pablo Sanchez there are three dates each year he considers Memorial Day — the official holiday, an April day 18 years ago when he lost a friend in a battle where they were outnumbered 95 to eight, ...

There are plenty of Memorial Day commemorations and events planned across central Ohio. A Memorial Day commemoration will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the flagpole in Blendon Central Cemetery. A free ...

When I think of Memorial Day, I think long weekend. I think warm summer sun. Hot dogs and picnics, and throwing a frisbee on a grassy lawn. And if you’re a California native like me, Memorial Day ...