F&*% YEAH, UNITED STATES
For all those who love the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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Happy Memorial Day!
I hope you all enjoy the barbecues and the fireworks and the day off of work/school, but please don’t forget the reason we observe this holiday: the brave men and women who made the greatest sacrifice possible in giving their lives for this country.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Memorial Day ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park in which people release lanterns onto the Pacific to honor the dead
Despite all the progress made by women in the last century, they are still not allowed to serve as Navy SEALS.
Perhaps today is a good time to mention that tidbit.
A Marine and a U.S. Airman join guests at a 2008 Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetary.
Netherlands American Cemetery- Margraten, Netherlands
Memorial Day 2011
(Submission)
A cemetery for American military who died during WWII
Happy Memorial Day!
Formerly known as Decoration Day, the last Monday in May has been observed as a day of remembrance for all fallen American soldiers. First celebrated after the Civil War to commemorate fallen Union soldiers, it was extended after WWI to honor all those who died in combat.
A moment of silence is traditionally observed at 3 PM local time.
