Memorial Day has arrived in the United States, with Americans asked to pause and pay tribute to those who fought and died for their country. That observance is marked with ceremonies and even parades, ...

In the United States, Memorial Day's purpose is to honor military members who have died, while Veterans Day recognizes the service of all of America's veterans. Memorial Day is always observed on the ...

A holiday established to honor members of the armed forces is coming during a government shutdown, affecting paychecks.

Memorial Day ceremonies were held across the state Monday, including at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, where thousands of military personnel are laid to rest. Loved ones emphasized ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Monday morning, David Russ visited his father's gravesite at Raleigh National Cemetery. "It's a memorial service for him today, and (for) all these other people out here, there ...

More than 2,000 American flags and memorial crosses will soon line the streets of Ringgold as part of the city’s annual ...

It was a long and busy day for everyone involved with the 11th Central and Southwest Virginia Honor Flight, with plenty of ...

Daniel Shea is an anti-war veteran. That may sound like an oxymoron, but to understand it, you have to know his son Casey. At three years old, Casey died after heart surgery "He took a deep breath and ...

The Union flag will fly proudly from a new pole at Wibsey's revamped war memorial in time for this year's Armistice Day ...

WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. (WLS) -- Two veterans, both in their 90s, were honored on Memorial Day with a car parade in Western Springs. Dozens came out to honor Seedy Ulrich and Walt Bergenthal, two of the ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A special Memorial Day ceremony was held in Kalamazoo at Riverside Cemetery Monday morning. Veterans, families and state leaders gathered to honor the brave heroes who laid down ...