Memorial Day

Patriotic American Holidays - Memorial Day
Memorial Day - An American Patriotic Holiday
Memorial Day 2012 is on May 28. Memorial Day, once called Decoration Day, is officially set aside as a day to honor the memory of the brave souls who have died while serving in the United States military. it's a patriotic American holiday and day of rememberence, Though we fly the American Flag, and may attend a parade, featuring living American patriots, sometimes we forget to really remember the sacrifices of those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. Memorial Day has now expa...

Memorial Day ~ In Loving Memory
Observance of Memorial Day
Exactly where and when Memorial Day began, is debated among historians.  While US history is important, it is not the most important issue.  What is paramount is that we set aside one day out of each year to join together to honor and remember our soldiers. Our family has had someone who served during just about every American War.  I personally remember 3 great uncles who served in WWII.  We have momentoes from some who served during the civil war and we have documentary proof that another f...

Remembering on Memorial Day
Wear a Poppy to Remember Those Who Have Died on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is more than just the day when the pool opens at the beginning of the summer. Since the 1960's Memorial Day is recognized as a national holiday in the United States, a day set aside to remember and honor all of the military personnel who died in the service of their country. Originally celebrated as Decoration Day, a day set aside to remember the thousands of Americans who had died during the Civil War, Memorial Day is now celebrated on the last Monday in May to create a three d...

Patriotic and Fireworks Gifts
Patriotism with Flags and Fireworks
In the spirit of patriotism, we often buy products with the American flag on the gifts and cards, mugs, hats, mousepads, keychains, buttons and refrigerator magnets. On Zazzle many other countries proudly display products with their countries flag to show their patriotism. We celebrate holidays with fireworks. In the US, we have New Years Eve, Memorial Day and Independence Day. England, Australia and China are just a few of the countries around the world who celebrate holidays with fireworks...

Ten Honor the Brave Buttons for Memorial Day
Memorial Day Pinback Buttons
Wear Memorial Day custom design pinback buttons to honor those who gave there lives for our freedom. Below are ten patriotic buttons in remembrance of this day. Custom made on Zazzle. These same designs and others not shown can be found as greeting cards, t-shirts, keychains and more on my Patriotic and Fireworks product line. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day we give thanks and honor those who have died in our nation's service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of...

Remember Our Defenders with Patriotic T-shirts for Memorial Day and July 4th!
Patriotic Tees are Great for Memorial Day or Independence Day!
Hooray for the red, white, and blue, and for our brave soldiers who fight and die for our freedom. Here are some of the best t-shirts anywhere to celebrate our hard-won freedom and commemorate those who made and continue to make it possible. PS: Royalties from this lens go direct to Operation Helmet, a charity to provide helmet upgrade kits to our soldiers in the Middle East, whose helmets protect against bullets but not against newer technology and weaponry. See the bottom of the page for i...

Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. It is the day we remember our honored dead. The proud men and women who gave all so that we may enjoy the freedoms they fought so hard for. I am proud to have served over 7 years in the U.S. Army and proud to have deployed to Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. I understand what it means to be prepared to give my life for my country, but let us never forget the brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that not only us, but ...