Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May . Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, a tradition of placing flowers and flags on the graves of those who died in the Civil War.
Memorial Day is so much more than a chance to kick off the summer months. At its heart, Memorial Day is a day to solemnly honor all men and women who have died in U.S. military service. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.
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