Latest "Memorial Day meaning" stories

Memorial Day help needed at Arlington after record flower donations

Just last week, the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation was not sure if they’d be able to put a flower at little more than 80,000 graves.

By Zamone Perez

4 months ago

Wearing face masks to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus, soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment, also called the "Old Guard," place U.S. flags in front of every grave site ahead of the Memorial Day weekend in Arlington National Cemetery on May 21, 2020, in Arlington, Va.

Memorial Day survival tips for Gold Star families

Like most events and holidays so far this year, COVID-19 has stolen the traditional Memorial Day ceremonies and remembrances we’ve come to expect and cherish.

By Joanne Steen

3 years ago