USA, — Memorial Day stands as America's most significant annual observance dedicated to honoring fallen military personnel. Observed on the final Monday of May, this federal holiday has evolved from ...

On May 1, 1865, newly freed slaves in Charleston, South Carolina, held a parade of 10,000 people to honor 257 dead Union soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave. The former slaves had unearthed ...

Westminster observed Memorial Day with the 158th annual Memorial Day Remembrance Parade and Observance Ceremony, presented by American Legion Carroll Post 31. For over 80 years, Carroll Post 31 has ...

Max Hansen, from Boy Scout Troop 242 in Greenfield, handles the American flag Monday during the 68th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Park Cemetery. Dale E. Kuhn American Legion Post 119 in Greenfield ...

ORLANDO, Fla. - This Memorial Day, our nation pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom and uphold democracy. Here’s a look at some of the ...

Several events across the region will honor those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Beavercreek- A special Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield community came together at a local senior center to honor fallen veterans with a Memorial Day ceremony filled with remembrance, stories, and support from ...

Ramona Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783 will host three consecutive remembrance events on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. “On Memorial Day we usually hold a ceremony in recognition of comrades who ...

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Holding its annual Memorial Day Ceremony, the Iberia Veterans Association honors fallen soldiers in Downtown New Iberia. Percy Barrilleaux, an Army Veteran and President of ...

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — Remembrance ceremonies were held across the Outer Banks on Monday, where veterans, families, and the community came together to honor and remember the men and women who gave the ...

Memorial Day was always a special day for me, even as a child. It was a particularly important day of remembrance for my mother. Every year, she made sure we wore the commemorative red poppies to ...