Honor those killed in battle
Photos of St. Augustine’s Cemetery in Peru, where members and auxiliary members of VFW Memorial Post 308 erected flags this Friday. They mark the graves of many people who have served our nation in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U. S. Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, and Space Force.Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day (the last Monday in May), is for honoring those who have died in our nation’s wars. It originated during the Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those killed in battle.
One of the best ways to honor our fallen heroes is to visit a local cemetery this weekend. You won’t believe how many local men and women served and died in our nation’s wars. Bring your children. Since 1973, when our country introduced the volunteer military, fewer and fewer of our children know someone who died when serving our nation.
Posted: May 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.