Memorial Day Weekend 2025 is here, so we have gathered some inspirational articles and poems for your long weekend reading! We will add more every day, so check back!
Memorial Day 2025 Articles
The History of Memorial Day: Sacrifice and Remembrance
MEMORIAL DAY ORDER Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868. GENERAL ORDERS No. 11 [Memorial Day] is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country . . . .Read more
Memorial Day Weekend Thoughts
~ Editorial: My thoughts on Memorial Day Weekend ~ Happy Memorial Day Weekend! When Did Memorial Day Begin? Three years after the end of the Civil War, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization for Union veterans created Decoration Day. This day was set aside for the nation to decorate the graves of the military dead with flowers…. Read more
Heartfelt Memorial Day Tribute from President Donald Trump
A touching Memorial Day tribute from former President Donald J. Trump during his first term “On this Memorial Day, we remember the fallen heroes who took their last breaths in defense of our Nation, our families, our citizens, and our sacred freedoms. The depth of their devotion, the steel of their resolve, and the purity of their patriotism… Read more
Looking Ahead to America’s 250th Birthday
~ United States Semiquincentennial—America’s 250th birthday— coming up July 4, 2026 ~ This Memorial Day weekend, as we remember the fallen, we also look ahead to America’s 250th birthday, the United States Semiquincentennial. This historic occasion is is on July 4, 2026. This marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Looking Ahead to America’s 250th Birthday:…Read more
Memorial Day Poems
Memorial
~ A Memorial Day poem about the sacrifice of soldiers ~ Memorial When he heard about a world in pain He didn’t hesitate He signed up with the Army And compassion sealed his fate. He laid his life down gladly So others could go free And his selfless act of service Became his legacy. This Memorial Day we honor… Read more
My Father’s Legacy
~ A poem for Memorial Day & Veterans Day ~ My father fought to keep this country free — A priceless legacy he left for me. He sacrificed his dreams, years of his life To leave America in liberty. Twice he endured the harsh and bitter strife — Japan, Korea… fields awash in gore, Maggot-infested corpses, stench of death…Read more
Memorial Day Poetry Collection
~ A collection of poems about Memorial Day from various writers ~ Memorialized To the veteran, daughter, son We honor you for all you’ve done Throughout the land our flags we raise; A grateful nation gives you praise. From general to private class, Unsung heroes and honored brass Receive our broken, heart-felt gaze. A grateful nation gives you praise…Read more
Memorial Day, a Poem
~ A Poem Honoring Our Dead Soldiers for Memorial Day by a Veteran~ Today, a mother laid a lily on a young soldier’s grave,for his country, this young man gave it all, so gallant and so brave.This brave young soldier went off to war, now he no longer lives,for the love of God and country… Read more
Memorial Day in the U. S. A., a Poem
~ A Poem About Memorial Day in the U.S.A. ~ For Memorial Day weekend, here is a poem in honor of those who died serving our country.Memorial Day in the U. S. A. For those who fell on battlefieldsSo far away from home,Or languished in a prison cellUntil their lives were goneWe lift flags of the U. S. A… Read more
America Indebted (Memorial Day Poem)
~ A poem for Memorial Day ~ A poem in appreciation for our soldiers for Memorial Day America Indebted Freedoms and rights both old and new,Are blessings our nation has earned.The toll of the whole, paid by the fewAs enemy fronts we turned.The right to express a different opinion,Is to all fundamentally granted.Let’s embolden our soldiers: save our dominion!Lest tares…Read more
Memorial Day Events
Nashville offers several free Memorial Day events and activities, including the Ryman Auditorium Community Day, Musicians Corner, and the Nashville National Cemetery commemoration ceremony. Additionally, many parks offer free activities like picnicking, hiking, and fishing
