On Monday, May 26, the United States will be celebrating Memorial Day, with some looking to use it to get some holiday ...

Memorial Day was first declared a federal holiday in 1971. It is a day of mourning and reflection, paying homage to those who laid down their lives for the country. Memorial Day was also initially ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Since it is a federal and state holiday, many offices will be closed. Most grocery stores and pharmacies are open, however.

Former teacher, daughter of a Marine, tries to remember and celebrate everyone from the city who died while in the service.