Remembrance Day

Memorial Day 2012: When It Started, and How It May Change

25 May 2012

Find out who started the day of remembrance, and see why some groups want to change the date of this national holiday.

An American Memorial Day Remembrance given

25 May 2012

Memorial Day is also a reminder that ‘freedom is not free.’ It came and comes with a price–purchased by our youth and be they volunteers or draftees, pressed into service they made the most of their situation and served with dignity. Across our nation, American Legion members lead a memorial ceremony. In Atchison and Holt [...]

Memorial Day a time for prayers of remembrance from all faiths

25 May 2012

Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) began after the Civil War as a chance for the country to commemorate and visit the graves of citizens who died during military service. Some contributors to The Washington Post's faith leader network shared their religion’s prayers of remembrance intended to honor those who have passed away. Read full article >>