Memorial Day was originally called "Decoration Day."

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Excellent History Share!

Yeah, I was old enough to remember it called that. In our little part of the World, it was always flags on graves, and then the giant Softball Games down in the Valley, where the Veterans, played the Teens and older kids. And if you were lucky, during innings, or after the games...you got to listen in as Uncles, Dads, or Brother's and Brother in Laws...told their stories. Sometimes your Mom would come up to you and say; "Keep an eye on Uncle Forrey," Or stay away from Carl for a bit. Let him have space." Now I know why.

Good evening, @Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen. Excellent post. Thank you for sharing this Sir.