Don’t say Happy Memorial Day. ... If you fly an American flag at your home or business — or even on the beach or at the lake — lower it to half-staff until noon and then raise it to full-staff.

This Memorial Day, many Americans will gather for barbecues, enjoy a long weekend, or mark the start of summer. But amid the festivities, one phrase you won’t—or shouldn’t—hear is "Happy ...

It may be considered a holiday that marks the unofficial start of summer, but local veterans explained that people should think twice before saying, "Happy Memorial Day." WTOL 11 spoke to veterans ...

We wonder how many people visit veterans’ graves this weekend, bringing flowers, perhaps a flag to plant if one isn’t already there. ... Then we can say “Happy Memorial Day. ...

Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971 and set for the last Monday in May. Prior to that, Memorial Day was on May 30. Don’t say Happy Memorial Day ...

Vietnam veterans stress the importance of reverence on Memorial Day to honor those who never returned from wars, urging against using 'happy' in reference to the day. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

This Memorial Day, many Americans will gather for barbecues, enjoy a long weekend, or mark the start of summer. But amid the festivities, one phrase you won’t—or shouldn’t—hear is "Happy ...