Thursday, May 26, 2016

Memorial Day

“ Memorial Day”



Memorial day is an American Holiday observed on the last Monday of may. Memorial Day honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. Nut it was originally known as the Decoration day. It originated in the years following the civil war and become an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans recognize memorial day by visiting cemeteries or other locations.The Purpose of Memorial Day is to recognize those people have died to help serve our country. Memorial day is on May 30 or the last Monday of May. This day also marks when summer begins so it’s really helpful to know when memorial day is so you can know its almost summer. Some ways to show honor and respect on memorial day is by praying for those who help serve our country. Visit a local cemetery of pure veterans and thank them for how much work they had done for us. Be part of the community. Donate to charity that supports our military in ways our government does not.Somethings i will do to honor Memorial day is by helping others and giving back to the community and helping those who are less fortunate.

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