Bombolini’s® Remembers Memorial Day Observance!
Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend and unofficial kickoff to summer. It's a day to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. So let's look back on why we have this holiday. I have sites that explain its history. I also gathered sites that represent some of the conflicts America has been in.
REMEMBER
Many holidays lose their meaning over time. With the recent conflict in Iraq, this year's Memorial Day should regain some of its lost meaning.
Decoration Day
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. Find other interesting historical facts about the holiday, war and conflicts, and more.
Tradition
Instead of roasting hot dogs and hamburgers, this site gives alternate ways to observe the holiday. It also lists speeches delivered on Memorial Day by previous presidents.
Virtual tribute
In the late 1800s, flags were flown at half-mast and people decorated the graves of the fallen soldiers. Today, to honor America's men and women, a virtual Wall has been established. All are welcome to contribute their thoughts.
MASSIVE CONFLICTS
Unfortunately, many Americans have died for their country. Here are sites that provide information on the largest of U.S. conflicts.
Civil War
This site provides a searchable list of those who died during the Civil War.
The war to end all wars
This site is an online encyclopedia of World War I. It provides a chronology, war statistics and more.
WWII
The WWII Memorial in Washington will be dedicated May 29, 2004. It will honor all Americans who served during the war, including the more than 400,000 who died.
Korean War
You'll find information on every Korean War unit, including listings of POWs, MIAs and those wounded in action.
Vietnam War
This site seeks to return dog tags found in Vietnam to their respective families. The dog tags were found in markets; see if someone you know is on the list.
The wall
The Virtual Wall on the Web contains letters, photographs, and more honoring the men and women whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.
Most listed
The U.S. National Archives provides you with the tools to search for American casualties by name and state. You can find information on World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Gulf War I
This site pays tribute to those who died during the first Gulf War. Casualties are listed by state.
Gulf War II
CNN has a list of all coalition forces killed in action during the most recent Gulf War. The listing is alphabetical.
AND FINALLY...
More to remember
Many Americans have died in conflicts other than those listed above. This site ensures that those conflicts and casualties are not forgotten.
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