If you are one of those wild souls who actually miss winter (yes, you know who you are), then I’ve got the perfect Memorial Day weekend escape for you.
Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Hundreds gather paying tribute to fallen service members at the annual Memorial Day Services at Sunset Gardens in Richland.
Join us this Memorial Day to honor those who have served our country! We will raise over 1,200 flags in honor of our brave soldiers and veterans...
According to a U.S. Army Facebook page:
A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier’s family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respect. Leaving a penny means you visited.
A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp together...
Here's a look at the Memorial Day Observances happening in the Tri-Cities...all are Monday.
*Riverview Heights Cemetery, 10th and Olympia Kennewick. 9am observance Monday
*Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 10th and Union Kennewick, 12 noon observance Monday.
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