Memorial Day can bring up many emotions in the Veteran community: grief, nostalgia, pride, even loneliness. For many, visiting their battle buddy’s resting place provides a sense of peace, comfort and duty. For those who can’t get there because of distance or reasons beyond their control, the day can feel hollow.
VA is partnering with Carry The Load for a national virtual relay to honor our fallen during their 9th annual Memorial May campaign.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Sara Knutson Cullen, who died when her UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was overtaken by a storm and crashed.
Not many of the men and women who were there are still with us. It was 79 years ago. They were 20…or 18. Here are a few of the stories of the brave Veterans who experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Wear blue: run to remember honors more than 65,000 fallen heroes who have given their lives in service to our country.
Family members, caregivers, friends and staff attended the last Roll Call of Remembrance at Central Iowa VA
The Biloxi VA Chief of Police participated in a run dedicated to fallen VA police officers, noting a fallen officer will never be forgotten.
Vietnam Veteran’s gift honors fallen soldier son killed in Iraq. “Matthew stood for everything good and you can’t forget good soldiers.”
Dr. Mary Rorro's melodies pay tribute to fallen soldiers for their service and sacrifice.
Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, was originally set aside as a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.
The National Memorial Day Concert May 30 will honor Veterans from different eras. Here’s a preview of some of those stories.
Wreaths Across America is synchronized with Arlington National Cemetery on the same day and time, with over 13,000 wreaths placed at headstones.