American Journeys: Mission for Memorial Day: Always Remember
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The Rolling Thunder Memorial Day rally on the National Mall in Washington, and the ride there, is a show of pride by thousands who often felt dispirited, disregarded and despised.
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COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France, June 6 â Beside a churning sea and an ocean of white marble crosses, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today that the United States and its European allies should honor the thousands of Americans buried here by strengthening the alliance they died defending.
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Recruit the soldier. Retain the family. That's been common wisdom at the Pentagon for ages.
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The ranks of its survivors are dwindling. And for the young, its significance can be difficult to grasp. But as Americans paused Tuesday to remember the âday that will live in infamy,â they formed a bridge
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Our position is: Americans must never forget sacrifices made by US soldiers in World War II&#39;s bloodiest battle. The Belgian people remember well the price paid by US soldiers who stopped the onslaught of German
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Relatives of victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks are preparing to remember their loved ones on both sides of the Atlantic.
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By John J. Tkacik Jr. For American diplomacy to be successful, it must reflect the values of the American people and all who aspire to freedom throughout the world.
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Amricans are kindly asked to trace their family medical history, as one of the best way to ensure oneâs longevity. US health officials are asking Americans this Thanksgiving to try to find out what their
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I want to thank Lynne Joiner [letters, Nov. 29] for taking the time to help wounded soldiers. My brother fought for a year in Iraq with the 101st Airborne, and my cousin, a Navy pilot, flew in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
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We made it back into the house last night. There were National Guardsmen at key checkpoints in Poway that were set up to protect neighborhoods from looters. These young men were carrying fully loaded M16s. For a quick second I thought I was in a war zone. That was incredibly intimidating for me.
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Members of the Butterfield, Crane and Freeman families gather at the Herriman City Cemetery, 12300 S. 6000 West, Sunday and talk as they place flowers on graves of loved ones for today's Memorial Day observances. Visit deseretnews.com archives to find a list of events marking the holiday.
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&#39;Our military is the pride of our country. We can&#39;t pay them enough to do the things that we ask of them -- the sacrifices, the separations, the heroics.
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Memorial Day is one of the three most popular grilling holidays, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.
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I never ate Thanksgiving dinner until I moved to the United States in 1973, though I was vaguely aware that a day and a meal by that name held a sacred place in American hearts.
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When Harry Belafonte met the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1950s, he promised to always assist in his mission.
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By Mike Peters, Greeley Tribune, Colo.  May 28--QUESTION -- I've noticed that cemeteries are filling up, and someday, they'll run out of room. Wouldn't we save a lot of space if we'd bury people standing up instead of lying down?   Answer -- A nice, but odd Memorial Day question.
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By Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  May 25--If camping is your plan for Memorial Day weekend, but you did not reserve a campsite, you might want to make a new plan.