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There is profound beauty in the roots of Memorial Day. Long before it became a federal long weekend, this day was known simply as Decoration Day. Emerging from the heavy hearts of a nation in mourning, this tradition took root after the Civil War. It was built on a singular truth: loved ones may be lost, but their sacrifice remains evergreen as long as we choose to remember.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Evolution of a Nation\u2019s Gratitude<\/span><\/h6>\n

Following the end of the Civil War, the loss was overwhelming. To cope with the loss, the community started to decorate the headstones of the fallen troops with flowers.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1868, the leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans officially proclaimed May 30th as Decoration Day. Late May is perfect for flowers to be in full bloom nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

When WWI happened, it was the first time the nation faced such casualties on a global scale. After 1918, they felt that honoring the lost during the Civil War wasn\u2019t enough; they wanted to include everyone who had ever been lost in action.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1967, federal law formally changed the name to Memorial Day.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was passed. This made Memorial Day a federal holiday and moved the holiday to the last Monday in May to ensure that there would be a three-day weekend<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Make Your Memorial Day Meaningful<\/span><\/h6>\n
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  • The National Moment of Remembrance<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong> At 3:00 PM local time, we invite the nation to pause for a minute of silence. It unites the country in a single, collective heartbeat of reflection.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Visit the Chaves County Veterans War Memorial<\/span><\/strong> in Roswell, NM located at the courthouse. Honor their memory by placing floral tributes and flags.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Research a Local Hero<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong> Pick a name from a town memorial and spend time learning about their life and service. Honoring a ‘real person’ rather than just a ‘name’ creates a much deeper connection to the holiday.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Memorial Day Flag Etiquette:<\/span><\/strong> Display the flag at half-staff from sunrise until noon. Then full-mass for the remainder of the day.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Wear a Red Poppy:<\/span><\/strong> Join a century-old tradition inspired by the poem ‘In Flanders Fields.’ Look for these official memorial flowers being distributed by veterans’ organizations like the VFW or American Legion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    The Heart of the Matter<\/span><\/h6>\n

    Memorial Day is a bridge between the past and the present. It\u2019s a day to pause, to thank, and to remember that freedom is a shared inheritance. No matter how you choose to spend your Monday, take one minute at 3:00 PM to honor the fallen. They gave their all; it is our sacred duty to ensure they are never forgotten.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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