Memorial Day 2025
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." — Harry S. Truman
Remember the sacrifice
What you should know about Memorial Day
There is a difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Both honor Veterans. However, Memorial Day is for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice dating back to the Civil War. And so, we'd like to offer a bit of history to honor this traditional time of remembrance so that as President Truman once said, "We will never forget."
Q: Memorial Day was first recognized on what date?
Answer: May 30, 1868
Q: Memorial Day initially only honored the fallen from which war?
Answer: The American Civil War
Q: Who is credited with creating Memorial Day?
Answer: General John A. Logan
Q: When was Memorial Day named by the federal government?
Answer: 1971
Q: What sporting event is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend?
Answer: The Indianapolis 500.
Q: Which historical monument was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1922?
Answer: The Lincoln Memorial
Q: What flower is traditionally worn in honor of Memorial Day?
Answer: The Poppy.
Q: How should American flags mark Memorial Day?
Answer: At half-staff from sunrise until noon, then at full-staff until sundown
Q: On Memorial Day, at what time is the National Moment of Remembrance observed in the U.S.?
Answer: 3:00 PM local time
Q: What is the significance of flying the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day?
Answer: To honor and remember the fallen
never forget
Famous Memorial Day Quotes
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2025 will occur on Monday, May 26. You can find more on the Memorial Day history with videos here...
Last year our founder and CEO John Murphy visited Italy and had a very special encounter with a young guide showing him many of the historical markers of WW11 you may find edifying.
