Do you know the history of Memorial Day?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 24 May 2015 23:08:35 -0400

http://on.aol.com/video/the-history-of-memorial-day-517998548

A look at the official beginning of summer and America's most solemn holiday.

Response by Sgt Jerami Ballard made May 25 at 2015 12:15 AM

Sgt Jerami Ballard — Mon, 25 May 2015 00:15:30 -0400

A nice little recap of the history of a truly humbling holiday. I remember my father would tell me every year that it is a day none of us could ever own, as it will only and always belong to our dead. I could celebrate it however I wanted to but he always did it the same, a beer in one hand and a notebook in the other. A powerful image I can recall clearly to this day.

Response by LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® made May 25 at 2015 12:24 AM

LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® — Mon, 25 May 2015 00:24:18 -0400

Thanks for sharing!

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 25 at 2015 12:40 AM

COL Charles Williams — Mon, 25 May 2015 00:40:42 -0400

Thanks for sharing GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 2:46 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 02:46:35 -0400

Great post Gunny!

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 25 at 2015 2:54 AM

SPC Charles Brown — Mon, 25 May 2015 02:54:18 -0400

Thank you so much for posting this reminder of what Memorial Day really is, and is supposed to mean to all of Americans.