Red poppies commemorate Memorial Day. National Poppy Day is the Friday before Memorial Day. This article shows how to manufacture tissue paper poppy pins.
After filling your three-day weekend with kid-friendly activities, save time and money to research authentic military groups and charities that require donations.
Memorial Day off for kids. Write letters to American soldiers and veterans. Deliver letters safely and efficiently at any A Million Thanks drop-off station.
Sunday paper coupons? Overseas Coupon Program military installations accept expired coupons. Military commissaries will accept outdated coupons for six months to save money for families.
Operation Gratitude honors Memorial Day year-round. Your kids may knit summer ties for troops, donate gifts to war-torn youngsters, or organize a community military supply drive
Create patriotic artwork or thank local soldiers with sidewalk chalk with your neighborhood youngsters.
At your town's parade, cheer on the marching band, veterans, and local groups for the entire holiday experience. Find the nearest parade using a Google search.
Watch Black Hawk Down or The Hurt Locker to understand these courageous soldiers' sacrifices.
If you don't live near Arlington National Cemetery, visit on Memorial Day. Flower and flag local or military cemetery. Honor our heroes.