“Memorial Day”

1.      A day on which those who died in active military service are remembered, traditionally observed on May 30 but now officially observed on the last Monday in May.

2.      to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.

3.      The last Monday of may

4.      -Collections for troops

-Discounts and free offers

-Volunteering

-Highlight soldiers’ stories

-Parades