We pause to remember the men and women who have given their lives in the military service of the United States -- the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen whose sacrifice has enabled us to enjoy the cookouts, parades and this long holiday weekend.
We pause to remember the men and women who have given their lives in the military service of the United States -- the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen whose sacrifice has enabled us to enjoy the cookouts, parades and this long holiday weekend.
• It's worth boning up on the history of Memorial Day, per the VA.
• And taking a look behind the scenes at the soldiers who safeguard the Tomb of the Unknowns.
• You can view Adm. Mullen's Memorial Day video message here.
• NPR gives just one example of the terrible cost that our service members pay: Married couple Max and Kim Voelz both served with the 703rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment and they deployed together to Iraq in 2003. Kim did not come home.