Memorial Day Lest We Forget. Lest We Forget, "Memorial Day" Reminds Us the High Cost of Our Freedom. The spirit of observing Memorial Day still lingers in the air.
Lest We Forget: COVID prompts Memorial Day services like no others. "But the meaning of Memorial Day is the same. Lest We Forget, "Memorial Day" Reminds Us the High Cost of Our Freedom. Decoration Day was later changed to Memorial Day to remember the brave soldiers that gave their life instead of emphasizing their graves.
After World War I, Memorial Day was expanded to include all American fallen heroes.
What would have been, under normal times, an extended weekend involving parties, barbecues and social functions, has unfortunately been put on hold this year.
On the last Monday of May each year, the United States celebrates Memorial Day. We are here today to celebrate Memorial Day. Since many of us cannot name our great-grandparents, it is likely.