Originally known as Decoration Day, it was a day that organized women’s groups 
left flowers on the graves of our soldiers who valiantly served Our Country.
In 1971 this day was changed to Memorial Day and a day we honor and remember our fallen American soldiers.
Take a few minutes to reach out to our servicemen and women to thank them for their sacrifices that are real and permanent. God Bless America!
This also is the unofficial start of the summer!
Good morning, Joan... as I was out of college by the time Decoration Day was renamed to Memorial Day, I still think of it as Decoration Day more often than not. My mom called it Decoration Day till the day she died. Whatever we call it, it's a day to remember and honor those who were willing to die for our freedoms.
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
I am so grateful to live in a country where we have the right to celebrate our warriors and all the people who have died to protect our freedom.
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
I never knew about Decoration Day and found it interesting the name change was in my lifetime. Respect & Honor.
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
I am with you Joan Cox in remembering the brave Americans who sacrificed their lives so that we may live free. So many men and women have died for gallant causes. The American republic, as it was founded, was constructed by good Godly men who recognized the need to follow the principals of God’s word. Today’s constitution is a poor reflection of their principals BUT it still is the greatest form of government on Earth today. My focus today is on the American soldiers who have given their lives because they believed in those Godly principals of our founders intent of the constitution they crafted BUT ALSO the many men and women of the Bible that died defending God’s principals. They need to be remembered as well in light of the fact that our constitution was based on God’s constitution.
Nina Hollander, Broker I don't remember growing up hearing "Decoration Day", only Memorial Day.
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Joan Cox that's odd, because you grew up while it was called Decoration Day. Maybe you didn't focus on it as it was not a three day weekend then.
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets I did not know this either, until I was researching to do a post.
Have a great day, Joan, and an outstanding week.
Dolores and I are spending the holiday at home.
Hi Joan,
It is hard to believe that the unofficial start of summer is here! This year is buzzing by.
Hi Joan- yes, indeed...God bless our country. I feel blessed that my grandparents chose to make this their home.
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