Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their sacrifice paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy. Let us honor them with respect, reflection, and gratitude.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades…read more from history.com
Camp Butler to host Memorial Day event
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Department of Veterans Affairs Camp Butler National Cemetery, in collaboration with the Inter-Veterans Council of Sangamon County, will host a solemn Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 2 p.m.
The event will feature speeches, a moment of silence, a rifle volley, and the playing of Taps. Patriotic music will be provided by the Springfield Municipal Band, and the Land of Lincoln Chorus will perform the National Anthem.