Memorial Day and the “National Moment of Remembrance”
I hope you’ll be enjoying Memorial Day with family and friends but I do hope you take a moment to remember the holiday’s purpose: it is “a national observance on the last Monday in...
I hope you’ll be enjoying Memorial Day with family and friends but I do hope you take a moment to remember the holiday’s purpose: it is “a national observance on the last Monday in...
What does Memorial Day mean to you? According to a survey, “less than half of Americans know the true meaning behind Memorial Day.” To many Americans, it conjures up pleasant visions of a day...
Although Memorial Day is “a national observance on the last Monday in May to honor those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces,” it arrives this year in the midst...
Given the President’s announced withdrawal from Afghanistan, Memorial Day this year has special poignancy. The holiday does commemorate all servicemembers who have fallen, but in light of the announcement, one cannot help but to...
For most Americans Memorial Day this year will be different. Many of those who might have wanted to pay tribute by visiting Arlington and other military cemeteries won’t be able to do so since...
Last year’s post about Memorial Day (“Honoring Those Who Gave Up Two Lives”) had some background as to the holiday’s origin and purpose. However, a disheartening new poll saying “Only 55% of Americans Know...
Last Friday the President issued a Proclamation declaring “Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.” He also said: “On Memorial Day, we pause in solemn gratitude to pay tribute...
In the military you unfortunately hear about young people dying tragically, but you never really get used to it. That’s why I was shocked and deeply saddened when I heard this week about...
Since this is Memorial Day weekend I’d thought I would share a few words with you about it (and more), as well as highlight a couple of legal aspects you may find of interest....