US EditionSacramento Veteran Reflects on Sacrifices Made During Memorial Day Reading of Names
- On Memorial Day 2025, veterans and community members gathered at Bonanzaville in West Fargo to honor those who died serving the United States military.
- This event and the Memorial Day tradition stem from a 157-year history beginning with a large 1868 observance at Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen service members.
- Participants, including veterans like Robert Remmick and Rhonda Zaragoza, reflected on personal losses and sacrifices while organizations such as WoVeN provided ongoing support for women veterans.
- Tom A. Reinhart highlighted that Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring the servicemembers who sacrificed their lives to protect our liberties.
- The event and reflections underscored the need to remember fallen veterans' sacrifices and encouraged Americans to honor their legacy through moments of pause and remembrance.
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The Weight Of Memory: Why Memorial Day Matters
As a medic, my grandfather sat by countless hospital beds during the Korean War.He would write letters home for men who knew they might never see their families again. Those moments became powerful memories for him. They were a weight he carried for decades. He bore the burden of memory — a burden we are now in danger of forgetting.Memorial Day isn’t just a holiday. It’s a defiant stand against our own human tendency to let the sacrifices of the…
Sacramento veteran reflects on sacrifices made during Memorial Day reading of names
At The California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento, 80-year-old Ted Adams on Sunday shared his emotional experiences and commitment to supporting fellow veterans during a reading of names.
A prayer for deceased military - Catholic Digest
Prayer for Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in […] The post A prayer for deceased military appeared first on Catholic Digest.
Duluth News Tribune
'For all the lost warriors': Area veterans share what Memorial Day means to them
WEST FARGO — For 157 years, the last Monday in May has been a day set aside to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving their country. "Memorial Day is for all the lost warriors, those who died for our freedom," said Tom A. Reinhart. "Veterans Day is a little different; that's more for everyone who served." Traditionally, many Americans mark the day by visiting cemeteries and laying out flowers or other mementos of remem…
Fargo National Cemetery to Host Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
By Ethan Kramer, Valley News Live FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – On Monday, May 26, at 3:00 p.m., the Fargo National Cemetery will be hosting a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. According to a press release, the Department of Veterans Affairs Fargo National Cemetery will host a solemn Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, accompanied by music, speeches, a moment of silence, a rifle volley, and the playing of Taps. The ceremony will last approx…
The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WASV) -- Memorial Day honors military personnel who died in service. Veterans Day celebrates all who have served in the military, living or deceased. Instead of wishing someone a "Happy Memorial Day" -- a well-intentioned message that may not be received with its intended meaning if someone is grieving -- people who work with Veterans' groups suggest something like this: "Thank you for your service and the sacrifices of those you …
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