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Memorial Day Weekend is a time to celebrate. The three-day weekend gives many of us the opportunity to get away for a mini-vacation (or perhaps extend a longer one), reconnect with friends and family we haven't seen in a while, and enjoy the excitement of a new summer season at the Lake. Through all the fun, though, it is important that we set aside a few moments to honor the true origins and purpose of this bittersweet holiday. The True Message Of Memorial Day Weekend Every year, hundreds (sometimes thousands) of American soldiers lose their lives in the line of duty. These brave men and women sacrifice everything so that the rest of us may continue to live in a safe, free country. Their families also pay a great sacrifice, as they lose the ones they love and the chance to celebrate holidays (or spend time on any other occasion) with their beloveds. Amidst all the festivities, we must not forget to pay tribute to the families who paid (and continue to pay) the ultimate sa...

Today, Memorial Day is often considered the official start to the summer season. It is a fun-filled holiday people celebrate by reuniting with friends and family, hosting outdoor barbecues, boating, camping, and any number of other fun summery activities. However, the origins of this great holiday aren't quite so lighthearted. This Memorial Day Weekend, the team at the  Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. encourages you to set aside a few moments to acknowledge the holiday's more somber beginnings. Origins Of Memorial Day Weekend Originally known as "Decoration Day," Memorial Day is a day set aside for us to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our great country. It is difficult to determine where the birthplace of Memorial Day is, as many different cities and states claim this auspicious title. It is also unclear exactly which people are responsible for the beginnings of this holiday; however, it see...

Memorial Day is largely regarded as a big holiday weekend designed to celebrate the start of another great summer. While we are certainly in favor of taking some time to relax and have fun, the team at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. would like to remind you that this holiday was not always about enjoying a three-day weekend. It's okay to join in the festivities this weekend, but we would be remiss not to dedicate some time to honoring the holiday's true origins. History of Memorial Day Memorial Day (initially known as Decoration Day) was originally established to honor the military men and women who gave up their lives while serving our great country. Decoration Day was first observed three years after the Civil War and specifically honored the soldiers who lost their lives in that divisive civil battle. After World War I, Decoration Day expanded to honor all U.S. soldiers who lost their lives on the battlefield, regardless of whe...