Memorial Day can be traced back to the end of the Civil War, in which a group of veterans of the Union Army established a Decoration Day to honor those who died in said war. The former Confederate States had their own day to honor their dead. By the 20th Century, the two days had merged to form the modern Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday of every May. It's also considered the beginning of summer. This is admittedly an abridged version of the history of said day, more can be found here.
On this day, we take a moment to remember those men and women who gave their lives in war to serve this nation and help maintain our freedom.
As we whip out the grills and enjoy our cold drinks, hot barbecued food, and enjoy the summer day, let's all take time to remember those brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy this day.
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