Memorial Day, 2011

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, the long Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. In 2011, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 30.

They fought that we might live in freedom.
Thank you.

 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Look through this photo album for more Memorial Day images.