Not just the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is a time
to remember
Every year on Memorial Day, our nation remembers veterans of war who have gone before us. Maybe they died in battle, maybe they died in their sleep at a ripe old age after a long, happy life; they’re all included in our thoughts.
At the same time, we think of key figures from the past, such as F.D.R. and Gen. George Patton, and pivotal moments, such as Pearl Harbor and Vietnam War protests at the National Mall. We reflect on the sacrifices family and friends make each time they see a loved one off to war, both in the past and in the present.
But around the South Valley, people remember our troops, both long-dead and still fighting, every day rather than just the last Monday of May each year. Through war protests, yellow ribbons on trees, flags flown high and more, here is how your neighbors honor our men and women in uniform.
