Don’t forget the real meaning of Memorial Day

Memorial Day Weekend marks that time of year when school is out, summer is here and we gather with the family for a barbecue or go on vacation. But we should not get so caught up in the excitement that we forget the real purpose of the holiday: to remember and honor those who have given their lives for our country.

We can trace the origins of Memorial Day all the way back to 1868, after the Civil War. At that time, the day was known as Decoration Day because to honor those killed in the Civil War, the fallen soldiers’ graves were decorated