Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27 this year. For many people, the last Monday in May serves as the unofficial start to summer, but the true meaning behind the federal holiday is to honor and ...

Remembering the true reason for Memorial Day is important to do amid the barbecues and cookouts, and highlighting those who have fallen on social media is a kind gesture to show your appreciation. The ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Memorial Day’s origin shortly after the Civil War earned special honors during veterans’ observances on Monday, 150 years after ...

HONOLULU (Island News) — This Memorial Day weekend will hold special meaning for one McKinley High school student, who’s made it his mission to keep the memory of veterans and fallen war heroes alive.

For many people, Memorial Day serves as the unofficial start to summer. Falling on May 26 this year, it's a federal holiday, which means most schools, banks and government agencies are closed in ...

Hats off to the residents of Gary-New Duluth! The restoration of the veterans memorial and Memorial Day ceremony were beyond memorable ("Gary-New Duluth veterans memorial restored, expanded," May 25).

This evening, I have just returned from an excellent and moving film screening in London for Holocaust Memorial Day. The day is marked on January 27, the day that the Nazis’ most notorious and deadly ...

Get ready to be inspired. Santa Barbara’s popular Inspiration Point hiking trail will reopen Memorial Day weekend after a three-month closure for repairs. Winter storms damaged infrastructure ...

Wondering when your town is holding its Memorial Day parade or if your town has a specific event to mark the holiday weekend?Here is a working list of towns with set dates and/or times. The ...