The reason for this day has been bugging me all day so I looked up some facts on Memorial Day.
On May 30, 1868, Congress declared a Decoration Day for Americans to honor and mourn our military who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the USA. In 1970, the day's name was changed to Memorial Day and was to be held on the last Monday in May.
So with respect I praise the personnel who have died while in service
OTHER DAYS TO REMEMBER...
Armed Forces Day, early May, to remember the men and women in service now.
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to remember all who have served in the Military.
There should be a day for the Family of Military Service Members. They make sacrifices too.