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Memorial Day - Honoring those we lost.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Flag Etiquette

According to the U.S. Flag Code (Section 7(m)):

The flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon.
At noon, the flag should be raised briskly to full-staff and remain there until sunset.

What It Symbolizes:

Half-staff honors the fallen in the morning.
Full-staff in the afternoon signifies that their sacrifice is not in vain and that the nation lives on with resolve.

US Army Soldier in Universal Camouflage Uniform

Honoring the military on their day.

Memorial Day

When: Last Monday in May
Purpose: Honors military personnel who died in service to the United States.
Tone: Solemn and reflective.
Traditions: Flags at half-staff (until noon), grave visits, remembrance ceremonies.

Veterans Day

When: November 11
Purpose: Honors all U.S. military veterans, living or deceased, with emphasis on those who served and are still living.
Tone: Celebratory and appreciative.
Traditions: Parades, school programs, discounts for veterans, thank-you messages.

Armed Forces Day

When: Third Saturday in May
Purpose: Honors current active-duty military members across all branches.
Tone: Supportive and proud.
Traditions: Military displays, open houses at bases, appreciation events.

“Won’t Be for Nothing” by Sailor Jerri is a powerful Memorial Day anthem—written not just to honor veterans, but to remember those who never made it home. It’s a reminder that their sacrifice wasn’t for us to live in silence or sorrow, but to live fully. Memorial Day isn’t just about mourning—it’s about celebrating the freedom they gave their lives for. So be thankful, be reflective, but most of all—go LIVE.

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