Happy Memorial Day

I have many members in my family who have served in the military, including ancestors such as Nelson White, pictured on this post. I'm sure that either you, your loved ones, or ancestors served as well. Please take a moment to honor them and their service this weekend.

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 this year). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.

Charles Ives's symphonic poem "Decoration Day" depicted the holiday as he experienced it in his childhood, with his father's band (George White Ives) leading the way to the town cemetery, the playing of "Taps" on a trumpet, and a livelier march tune on the way back to the town.

Please honor those who have served and a Happy Memorial Day To Everyone! Thank You For Your Service!