Memorial Day is an American holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May. This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26.

While the day unofficially marks the beginning of summer, we must not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day: remembering those we’ve lost.

According to the National Archives, Memorial Day, initially referred to as Decoration Day, was observed by many communities after the Civil War, when the nation suffered more than 620,000 military deaths, roughly 2% of the total population at the time. Memorial Day is now designated as an annual day of remembrance to honor all those who have died in service to the United States during peace and war.

Not only is the day meant to honor and remember those who died, but it’s also a day to recognize what they sacrificed and why.

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