“To be draped in the Stars and Stripes is to be graced by a nation’s eternal gratitude. … These are patriots, these are heroes. … So flags in for the courage. Flags in for the cause. Flags in for the freedom. Flags in for the fallen, who we salute on this #MemorialDay, and we will remember forever.”
“To be draped in the Stars and Stripes is to be graced by a nation’s eternal gratitude. … These are patriots, these are heroes. … So flags in for the courage. Flags in for the cause. Flags in for the freedom. Flags in for the fallen, who we salute on this #MemorialDay, and we will remember forever.”
Memorial Day is a US federal holiday wherein the
men and women who died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces are remembered.
The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the
final Monday of May,was formerly known as Decoration Day
and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union
and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War.
By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to
honor all Americans who have died while in the military service
In case you missed it here are some
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES, PARADES & MORE
Monday, May 26
FREEHOLD
8:30 AM
A memorial ceremony will take place at Elks Point, followed
with a parade down Main Street.
The parade will be preceded by a Flag Draped coffin.
This is the largest and oldest Memorial Day Parade in the area.
Elks Point
Routes 79 and 537, Freehold
Info: 732-462-4580
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