WHAT IS MEMORIAL DAY?

I always have trouble keeping straight the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Both days represent a patriotic honoring of those who serve our nation’s military. Both days are great for waving flags and finding decent deals on furniture. I wanted some clarity on what Memorial Day actually is, and I learned that it is a holiday that specifically “honors men and women who died serving in the U.S. military.” There’s also a “national moment of remembrance at 3:00pm local time” on Memorial Day.

As I continued thinking about Memorial Day, I began to get curious about some of the sacrifices made in battle. We have all seen dramatic displays of courage and valor on the big screen in films like Saving Private Ryan or Fury, but what about the men and women who haven’t been acknowledged in film?