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Memorial Day: Honor the fallen.

As everybody partakes on their Memorial day weekend adventures and celebrations with their family let's take step back from the fun a bit and think of all the ways we should Honor the fallen on this day.

  1. Pay your respects: visit a National Cementary.

National cementaries all over host Memorial Day Ceremonies on May 27th. Some cementaries allow you to volunteer to place flowers or wreaths around the grounds. For a list of National cementaries in your state check out the link below. Keep in mind not all states will have a cementary.

https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/ceremony/2019_Memorial_Day.asp

2. Sponsor a thank you wreath.

If you can't volunteer or attend a ceremony during Memorial Day you can check out the Memorial Day Foundation using the link below to sponsor a lovely wreath to be placed as a thank you at a War Memorial of your choice.

https://www.memorialdayfoundation.org/donate/sponsor-flowers.html

3. The Flag.

Pay your respects on Memorial Day, by flying the flag at half-staff until noon, and raise it again to the peak after noon.

4. Attend a parade.

Take the family for a day out to enjoy and pay your respects at a Memoridal Day parade. Check out the link below for parade dates and times in your area.

https://m.vetfriends.com/reunions/memorial_day_parade.cfm

5. National Moment of Remembrance.

The National Moment of Remembrance was recognized since the year 2000 by Congress and a Presidential proclamation and designs 3:00 pm as a pausing moment to honor the fallen for a minute of silence.

Enjoy your weekend & honor the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice for your freedom!

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