Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation’s thousands of combat veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country.

I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1998-2002. SEMPER FI!

Watch this great video on History.com:  “A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE”

A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE VIDEO

The True Meaning of Memorial Day:

Superbowl commercial: USMC marines coming home.

Here is another Memorial Day video: