"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." ... Joseph Rodman Drake
So many people just think of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend as the official start of the summer season... but let's not forget the real meaning and reason behind Memorial Day. Memorial Day exists for us to honor and celebrate the men and women who died while serving in the U. S. military. More information about the history of Memorial Day, click here.