Two poems for Memorial Day by Randall Jarrell "Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" and "Losses" Author. Joseph O'Brien. Publish Date. May 23, 2025. Poetry. Related Stories-min read.

The American Legion — a war veterans group based in Indianapolis, Indiana — promotes National Poppy Day, held the Friday before Memorial Day, to raise awareness for the holiday, the last ...

Memorial Day is set to be observed Monday, May 26. Here's what you need to know about the holiday dating back to the end of the Civil War.

On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon and then raised to the top until sunset. News Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals.

This Memorial Day, many Americans will gather for barbecues, enjoy a long weekend, or mark the start of summer. But amid the festivities, one phrase you won’t—or shouldn’t—hear is "Happy ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson puts his hand on his chest while musicians perform “Taps” during the 29th Annual Major General John A. Logan Memorial Day Commemoration at Grant Park on Monday.

Decorated veteran Craig Rothermel at Memorial Day service in Palo Alto on May 25, 2025. RON DEVLIN/STAFF PHOTO A Bronze Star recipient, Rothermel served in the Army from 1980 to 2004.