“Memorial Day”

What is memorial day ?

Memorial day is observed usually on the last Monday in May. It was known as the Decoration Day it is a day in which we honor all the women and men who died in the military service for the United States.

When is it? Memorial Day is on the 29th of May this year, this holiday falls on a Monday.

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

A few ways to show honor is by visiting cemeteries in where a relative was buried. This day is somewhat seen as the start of summer season. We can show honor by flying the flag of the U.S. during midnight and lastly we can show respect by also visiting memorials.

Interests about Memorial Day~

-IT WAS FIRST KNOWN AS DECORATION DAY.

The holiday was long known as Decoration Day for the practice of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags. The name Memorial Day goes back to 1882, but the older name didn't disappear until after World War II. Federal law declared "Memorial Day" the official name in 1967.

• Memorial Day is celebrated differently all around the U.S.
• Families reunite in order to show honor and respect.
• Visiting a relative’s grave is the most righteous thing you can do on Memorial Day.

What are a few things I would do show both honor and respect on Memorial Day?

On Memorial Day, some things I’d do in order to show honor and respect to those men and women that have passed away is visiting a nearby National Park that contains monuments and making wise choices during this long three day weekend.

Reflection~ I think that this holiday is a very good and respectful way of showing respect, honor and most importantly love to those who once served the military for the U.S but are now resting in peace. A day like this one should not be taken for granted by anyone. On this very special day which should be taken seriously by anyone i think that people should actually visit cemeteries and decorate a friend or relative’s grave to represent their honor.During this long Memorial Day weekend I think that people should drive carefully. I also think that this day is very special but also personal to many. I think this day is also a day in which we remember those who were severely injured and those who survived. I feel this day is a very sad day for many families. Since many loved ones passed away this exact day. Although, it is a very sad day we can have  fun by visiting a family member’s grave.