This Memorial Day, Honor our Fallen U.S. Soldiers, Veterans and Active Military

May 21, 2008 - PRLog -- Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the fallen heroes who have died in military service to our country. On May 26, Americans will come together and pay their respects at cemeteries, memorials and parades, and a National Moment of Remembrance will take place at 3:00 p.m. www.VetFriends.com -- the largest Web site for reuniting U.S. veterans, active military, family and friends -- carries the spirit and tradition of Memorial Day, offering an online casualty memorial, a nationwide parade directory and a Memorial Day forum free for all to view.

To honor the fallen soldiers who have sacrificed the ultimate for our country, you can view an online casualty memorial at www.vetfriends.com/memorial. Visitors can search by State, military branch and war to view and submit bios and photos in memory of our fallen soldiers.

A Nationwide Memorial Day parade/events directory is also available for people to find events in their area to show their support. The directory will highlight locations, dates and times of the Holiday's events at www.vetfriends.com/memorialparades/. Coordinators can submit and register their events at this site address as well.
Also visit any online Memorial Day Forums dedicated to U.S. veterans and military personnel, past and present, living and deceased. Forums are a great place to voice your opinion and reach out to U.S. veterans and anyone else interested in contributing their thoughts and insights in regards to our U.S. military personnel and Memorial Day. Personal stories, sentiments and words of thanks will be posted throughout May and the summer at VetFriends.com.

U.S. veteran T. Cromack writes:
"Whenever I smell the fragrance of lilacs, I think of Memorial Day. It was called Decoration Day when I was in the third grade and we laid lilacs on the graves of veterans. Today, I wear my outdated uniform and march with any veteran's group participating in local parades. God Bless those who are willing to 'Lay down their life for their fellow man.'"

This Memorial Day and all year long Americans should look to honor and support our U.S. veterans and active military of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard -- all heroes of our nation.

Founded in 2000 by Marine Corps veteran of Desert Storm, Dale F. Sutcliffe, thousands of people have been reconnected through VetFriends.com, spanning from World War II through to Operation Desert Storm and the present. For further information and/or interview opportunities please contact Maynard Anderson at (843) 856-2867 or via e-mail at: publicrelations@vetfriends.com.

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