the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo --- which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866 --- because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags....
Memorial Day event in the nation and is a great way to show appreciation those we are willing to sacrifice their lives for our freedom.National Memorial Day ConcertWest LawnUnited States CapitolWashington, D.C. 20510www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concertDate: May 24, 2015 at 8 p.m.This...
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication inspire us all. We honor their legacy with gratitude and respect. To see if a location is holding an event near you, click below ...
and Wishes for soldiers. Veterans and Civilians, as well as politicians and leaders, go to the graves of the soldiers and pay their regards and respect. It’s time to pay gratitude to every veteran and soldier. In 2024 27th May was the date of this event while the HappyMemorial Day 2025...
Also, only 46% knew that Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May, and 21% thought the holiday falls on the last Sunday in May. What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? I'm not sure of the source but I heard it explained to me once this way:...
The first trial covered one solar day. The film pot was strapped upright to a fence and then tilted slightly upward to catch the height of the Sun’s path. Processing was simple – remove the film from the canister in a darkened room, place in a scanner and scan at high resolution. It...
It’s always a treat to follow the International Space Station (ISS) through an eyepiece. During a recent outreach event, I even had a line of visitors taking quick turns at the eyepiece while I tracked the pass for the them using the Dob with a Telrad. ...
2024 Memorial Day Weekend Open House Regatta. Here’s a clip of paddling on Queens Creek: We had a nice day for the Open House Regatta with a light breeze out of the east that eventually built to the double digits. Jess and I were sailing aboard Todd’s J99 Battle Rhythm with me doi...
Grief asserts and reasserts herself all over the place – in family control dynamics, in event planning paralysis, and of course, when tributes must be written and delivered.Each locale affords a new viewpoint and the beautiful vista this day lent all the feels. Looking out over the backyard...
MIAMI –ThisMemorial Day, police officers, firefighters, and veterans joined together in Miami Beach to honor those who have died while defending our nation. The event featured several speakers, including a veteran who lost several friends and highlighted the importance of remembrance of those who ...