Posts tagged ‘memorial day’

Memorial Day is a time for America to remember the valiant men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country. A feature on the Navy Times shared, however, that it may be easier for America to forget about those who have served – and continue to serve – in the two [...]

The Navy UDT/SEAL Museum at Fort Pierce, Florida, served as a venue for residents along the Treasure Coast for the observance of Memorial Day. The museum hosted its second annual Memorial Day service, and attracted nearly 2,000 guests. A feature on TCPalm.com quoted retired Navy SEAL Capt. Michael Howard, the executive director of the SEAL [...]

The USS Enterprise, despite being at sea and away from home, was one with America in observing Memorial Day. A commemoration ceremony was held aboard the aircraft carrier, in remembrance of the men and women who have given their lives in the service of their country. According to a feature on the Navy website, the [...]

Memorial Day was observed in many different ways in as many locations throughout the country, and in Guam service members opted to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. According to a feature on the Navy website, an Annual Memorial Day Tribute Service was held in Talofofo, Guam, where service members [...]

All over the country towns and cities are planning different activities to mark Memorial Day. In Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Memorial Day weekend will kick off on Saturday with a Veterans Memorial Tribute at Memorial Park. The big event, however, will be on Monday, with the Memorial Day Parade which will commence at 9 in the [...]

We found a rather touching piece on LincolnCourier.com that we feel comes just in time for both Memorial Day and Father’s Day, two special days that will be observed soon. James Joseph Savoy enlisted in the Navy in 1942, and put his thoughts and memories about that time onto paper. For years, the books sat [...]