Today is Memorial Day, originally called "Decoration Day," a day when we honor those who have died in military service to our country. It's a somber day we all mark in different ways, remembering loved ones who died and honoring those who we don't know personally but whom we respect for their service to the country.
Here in D.C. Memorial Day sentiments are truly visible, from seeing (and hearing!) the Rolling Thunder bikers on their way to the Mall, to watching the ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
Of course, the notion that we support the men and women serving in our armed forces is not limited to just one day. There are many ways we can support our troops throughout the year, from USO care package stuffing to donating toys for the Marines' Toys for Tots program; from advocating for veterans' services to adopting a platoon... and the list goes on. Sadly - and fortunately - there are many ways to help our troops and our veterans.
What will you do today?
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