On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon in honor of those U.S. military members who died in service. At noon, the flag is raised to full-staff as a "symbol of ...
Not to be confused with Veterans Day, this federal holiday honors those who lost their lives in service of their country.
(NEXSTAR) — Since it was established, Memorial Day has had a clear purpose: giving Americans a day to honor those who have died in American wars. Unlike other holidays, its significance also comes ...
American flags will be lowered across the country to fly at half-staff to reflect the solemnity of Memorial Day on Monday morning. The flags will be lowered at sunrise and will remain flying in that ...
Kent American Legion Post 496, with help from Kent Lions Club volunteers, placed American flags on the graves of fallen veterans on May 22 at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent, just days before the ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Ahead of Memorial Day, a special tradition known as ‘flags in’ took place at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, where thousands of American flags were placed to ...
The stirring speeches, moving music-filled moments, and gratitude-themed ceremonies are among the important events that fill out Memorial Day each year. Attending those important events, including the ...
In the small Colorado mountain community of Frisco, a local tow and repair shop is hoping to remind travelers along Interstate 70 passing the town that Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and honor. ...
It's Memorial Day weekend, and it is a time to honor those who served and are no longer with us. And on Friday morning, team members from the Live! Casino Pittsburgh took time out of their day to ...
More than 150 American flags were retired Friday during a Flag Day ceremony at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association in Newtown Square. “Please remember what Flag Day is all about,” Ralph ...