Memorial Day {Tradition}

Memorial Day is a Patriotic Holiday here in the USA {the last Monday in May} where we celebrate and honor our remembrance of servicemen that have given their lives for our country. 

Many people take this time to honor those soldiers that laid down their lives for our freedom.  This has also been a time that families lay flowers on the graves of their loved ones.  I dedicate this Memorial Day to my dear cousin Joey who tragically died  so suddenly last month.  He was an inspiration to all and touched the lives of so many, including the many students {and adults} that he served and taught over the years.  We shall always remember him.

I found a lot of interesting information on Memorial Day when i took the time to read up on it, and I'm glad I did.

For many, Memorial day brings the promise of Summer...

School is ending.
Temperatures are warming up.
Barbeques are tempting us all.
Swimming pools are getting busy.
Gardens are being tended.
Road trips are being planned.
Vacations are getting started.
The whole world seems to relax a little and laugh a whole lot more!

I'm off until Tuesday now... spending time and having fun with the ones I love and I hope you find some time to do the same!  So tell me.  What does Memorial Day mean to you?