Memorial Day

1.        What is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

2.      When is it?

The holiday is on the last Monday of May.

3.      What are a few ways to show honor and respect on Memorial Day?

Some ways to show Honor and respect are:

Ø Visiting a local veteran’s cemetery, or war memorial

Ø Visit or take a gift to a nearby Veteran’s hospital

Ø Go to a Memorial Day Parade or watch the Parade on television

Ø Enjoy freedom by spending time with you family

4.      What are a few things you will do on Memorial Day to show honor and respect?

What I am going to do on Memorial Day is spend time with my family and enjoy the freedom that the veteran’s fought for us and thank them for risking their lives just to give us freedom. I’ll maybe make a barbeque at home and celebrate.