On the last Monday of May, we celebrate Memorial Day by honoring those who have died while serving in the military. Many people wear a red poppy flower on Memorial Day. You can find out about the poetic inspiration behind that here.
This Memorial Day, here are a few ways that you and your family can pay tribute to the fallen:
1. Raise the Flag: Proper flag etiquette for Memorial Day is to raise your flag to peak, then lower it to half-staff. Fly your American flag at half-staff until noon. At noon the flag should be raised for the remainder of the day.
2. Moment of Silence: The National Moment of Remembrance for Memorial Day is 3:00 pm. Set a reminder on your phone and take a moment to reflect.
3. Make a patriotic craft or recipe.
4. Attend a local Memorial Day Event.
5. Visit a historical site. Take a tour of a local historic battlefield, visit a soldier's memorial, or check out a museum. Get a personal look at the sacrifices our servicemen made.
Most importantly, spend time together as a family remembering the meaning of this important day and showing respect to those who have given their lives in service to the country. It's a great time to teach your children about our county's rich history, the importance of freedom, and the sacrifices that have been made to make the USA what it is today.
Sources: https://halfstaff.org/
