Here's a bit of trivia - did you know that Waterloo, NY is officially credited with being the birthplace of Memorial Day? Dating back to the 1860's, it is likely that Memorial Day actually found its beginnings in several different towns as people gathered to honor their dead.
Over the years, the meaning of Memorial Day has diminished somewhat as we all (Og included) tend to head out to the lake for the long weekend. So maybe it's time to peek into the past and see what oldtime Memorial Day celebrations were really like. As we're enjoying our well-deserved time with family this holiday, let's see whether we can honor the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time, and pause to remember and respect those who gave their lives for their country.
Og from Roots Television