Memorial Day Tribute

The Memorial Day holiday is known to Americans as "Decoration Day", which is a day of remembrance for our troops that died in battle defending our great country.  Although there are many claims as to where the actual birthplace of Memorial Day originated, Waterloo, New York was officially assigned the home of this time honored tradition back in 1966.

The purpose of Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War as a means to honor our fallen heroes.  This day is intended as a celebration to decorate the graves of those who died while fighting for this great nation of ours.  No particular war or battle is needed for reference, just the knowledge that our men and women that fought for the United States of America and have lost their lives, are continually honored in the long standing tradition.

In 1971, Congress passed the National Holiday Act establishing a three day weekend which occurs on the last Monday of each May.  This established a Federal Holiday that is now celebrated as the unofficial start of summer.  We celebrate today with weekend grill parties, patriotic gifts, kids splashing in pools, and our American flags waving high.  And although we throw parties and barbecue with friends and family, we will never forget the ultimate sacrifice that each fallen hero has made.