Memorial Day: A Time for Remembrance

Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2009

Park West Gallery thanks all of the men and women who have given their all in service to their country. Please take some time to remember, reflect on, and honor those who have served.

Gateway to Freedom by Simon Bull

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began as a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed in December of 2000. It asks all Americans “to voluntarily and informally observe, in their own way, a moment of remembrance and respect - pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to Taps” at 3pm, local time.