Memorial Day Research Paper

For many Americans, Memorial Day is a day of ceremonies. It marks the unofficial start of the summer, opening the pool and spending a long weekend with barbeques and friends. For those who served in the military, it holds greater significance. It’s a day to remember and honor the lives of those we have lost in service of our great nation. We commemorate the valor and the honor the sacrifices of those brave men and women who have served in the military because at the core of military service is a selfless desire to defend our nation and a dedication towards something greater than yourself.

The first Memorial Day was observed in 1868, then known as Decoration Day, was to honor those who had fought and died in the Civil War by decorating their …show more content…
We do so by visiting their gravesites or placing flags, wreaths or other mementos at memorials in our communities. But their final resting place should not be the only space we gather, share memories, or sit in quiet contemplation.

To truly honor their lives, we must share their stories with others and ensure their memories live on even though they are gone.

No matter where their battlefield was—in the mountains of Afghanistan, deserts of Iraq or Syria, skies over Europe, islands of the Pacific, frozen terrain of Korea, jungles of Vietnam or elsewhere—the stories of the fallen matter and need to be told.

By sharing their stories, we keep their memories alive and give others a glimpse of military service that aims to inspire them to create a better world, stronger nation and kinder communities. It is up to us to use the gifts secured by those who made the ultimate sacrifice, to do as much good as possible and honor a debt that can never be repaid. On Memorial Day, we reflect and share the experiences of our fallen loved ones, but tomorrow and in the days that follow, we must act. Let’s carry their sacrifice with us in our hearts and strive to honor their memory by being good and faithful, hopeful and strong, and committed to building a brighter future for

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