Memorial Day T. Learn more about other observances including streamed ceremonies from the Soldiers' Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke, and coordinated illumination of buildings, bridges, flags, and parks in gold. Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, in the United States, holiday (last Monday in May) honouring those who have died in the nation's wars.
Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, in the United States, holiday (last Monday in May) honouring those who have died in the nation's wars.
Kelly Tripp, presses him on why he's so obsessed with collecting battle souvenirs.
The night before he's due to return to combat, his doctor, Lt. Memorial Day (previously, but now seldom, called Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who had died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. S. for observances in memory of dead members of the armed forces of all wars: now officially observed on the last Monday in May.








