It was originally called Decoration Day
The history of Memorial Day is interesting. Is this part of today's public school curriculum? I hope so.
Here's information on today's Memorial Day service at Houston National Cemetery:
Memorial Day ceremony: 9:30 a.m., Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive. Memorial Day service includes keynote speech by Willie Blackmon, a retired Houston municipal judge and Air Force veteran; flyover by the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing; cannon salute. For information, call 281-447-8686.
UPDATE: The service at Houston National Cemetery was cancelled due to the rain.
MEMORIAL DAY BLOGVERSATION: Isolated Desolation, Brazosport News, Lone Star Times, Off the Kuff
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 05/29/06 08:30 AM | Houston Miscellany | Print | Comments (0)
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