“Memorial Day is more than a holiday, it’s a sacred occasion indeed,” said Col. Billy E. Pope, Jr., Commander of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base. “It’s a time for people to pause amid ...

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

About 3,500 Scouts planted 90,000 flags ahead of Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. They were instructed to plant one flag per headstone, say the name on the headstone and salute.

(Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Members of the U.S. Public Health Service salute while presenting ... carries the American flag during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando ...

See the photos: This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Memorial Day 2025 in Collier County: A salute and expression of gratitude to the fallen ...

VFW Post 4120 will provide the three-volley salute, taps, and the laying of the wreath. The West Township Memorial Association will hold Memorial Day services May 26 at Moultrie Chapel ...

On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon in honor of those U.S. military members who died in service. At noon, the flag is raised to full-staff as a "symbol of ...

About 3,500 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts planted 90,000 flags ahead of Monday's Memorial Day ceremony. They were instructed to plant one flag per headstone, say the name on the headstone and salute.

A Memorial Day service honored fallen veterans with speeches, music, and an honor guard presentation. The Collier County Veterans Council organized the event, held at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples ...