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happy memorial day to you all....remembering all the fallen soldiers that have giving everything to protect us...God bless you all http://i47.tinypic.com/wu1a50.jpgPosts: 9443 | From: USA...... | Registered: Jun 2006
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Today we commemorate and honor all of the men and women who died while serving our country. Memorial Day has been celebrated since the Civil War, beginning in Waterloo, New York. It was originally founded to honor the soldiers in the Civil War, but it has since been expanded to include all wars involving the United States military. It has also been recognized as a federal holiday since 1971.
Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials and attending parades and dedications. A National Moment of Remembrance also occurs at 3 p.m. local time across the nation
Memorial Day is also commonly referred to as the unofficial kickoff to summer and is celebrated with picnics, family gatherings, barbecues, weekend getaways, and sporting events. Happy Memorial Day!
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