Monday, May 28, 2018
People around the world have been decorating the graves of fallen soldiers for centuries. In this country, our Memorial Day has its roots in our Civil War (1861-1865). It first was called Decoration Day and honored the 620,000 who died in the Civil War. But over time it has expanded to include all of our fallen soldiers from any US conflict.
Initially, Memorial Day was celebrated nationally on May 30 for two reasons: there were no civil war battles fought on that day and blooming spring flowers were plentiful. Later it was shifted to the last Monday of May and also unofficially commemorated the first day of summer.
So what is your Memorial Day tradition? Many families gather for cookouts and take flowers to the graves of their veteran relatives. It is a wonderful time to remember loved ones who have been a part of our US military.
Lord, thank you for these men and women who gave their lives for the rest of us so that we can be free.
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