Update: May 31th, 3:30 p.m.
Communities across Mid-Michigan celebrated Memorial Day Monday.
From Flint to Saginaw, Port Huron to Byron and everywhere in between, communities gathered to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battle field.
Here's a look at the Byron Parade courtesy of NBC25 Viewer, Dan Hillaker:
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Memorial Day: A time when we kick back, fire up the grill, head to the beach, and jump-start our summer fun. But, the holiday is more than just backyard BBQ’s. It’s a time to remember those who gave their life to fight for freedom.
The day, which was originally called Decoration Day, officially became a holiday in 1868. It was a day set aside to honor the fallen soldiers from the Civil War. According to usamemorialday.org, flowers were placed on the graves of union and confederate soldiers on May 30th at Arlington National Cemetery. However, the South refused to recognize the holiday until after World War I, when the holiday expanded to recognize fallen heroes from all wars.
In 2000, the “National Moment of Remembrace” was passed, that asks all Americans to pause for a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. each year in honor of those who died while fighting for freedom.
Monday, NBC25 will be heading to memorials in Mid-Michigan, and will have a story on NBC25 News at 6:00 p.m., honoring Mid-Michigan’s heroes.
If you have a special Memorial Day tribute you attend each year, let us know.
