Honoring Our Lost Heroes

Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc.  Monday, May 26, is an essential day in the United States. In fact, the last Monday of May annually is one of the most important days to the United States because it is Memorial Day. Multiple cities and people claim the origin of Memorial Day. Some are documented events; some stem from traditions of decorating soldiers' graves. One thing remains true for all, though: it dates back to just before and during the American Civil War. After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, commemorations grew. Americans were mourning the most significant losses of American life in a war in history. This meant that the burials and memorialization were taking o