Memorial Day

It's Memorial Day and this is a photo of the Normandy American Cemetery in memory of over 9,300 U.S. servicemen who died in WW2 D-Day invasion and subsequent missions.   

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was conceived after the Civil War as a way to honor the Union's war dead, with Southern states setting aside separate days to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. By the early 20th century, the holiday had evolved to honor all military members who died in service.