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Memorial Day<\/p>\n

A quick note on the difference:<\/b>
\nMemorial Day honors those who died in military service, while Veterans Day, observed in November, honors all who have served, both living and deceased. It’s a distinction that often gets blurred, but it’s one worth remembering.<\/p>\n

A little history:<\/b>
\nMemorial Day began after the Civil War and was originally known as Decoration Day, when families would lay flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers. Today, it’s a national holiday observed on the last Monday of May.<\/p>\n

Etiquette reminders to keep in mind:<\/b>
\nIf you’re flying the American flag, tradition says to raise it to half-staff until noon, then to full-staff for the remainder of the day. Half-staff means the flag is raised only halfway up the flagpole\u2014this position is a mark of mourning and respect. Raising it to full-staff at noon symbolizes the nation’s resolve to carry on in the face of loss.<\/p>\n

At 3:00 p.m. local time, pause for the National Moment of Remembrance. Just one minute of silence can be a powerful and unifying gesture.<\/p>\n

It’s not a \u201cHappy Memorial Day.\u201d A more thoughtful message might be, \u201cThinking of those who served and sacrificed,\u201d \u201cHonoring our fallen heroes today,\u201d or \u201cThank you for your service.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you’re attending or hosting a gathering, a short toast or moment of silence before the meal is a gracious way to acknowledge the day.<\/p>\n

Even a quiet moment of reflection, on your own or with loved ones, honors the spirit of the day more than we often realize.<\/p>\n