For most, Memorial Day is spent by the pool with family and friends and a grill. But let's take a closer look at its history and the opportunities to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. General John A. Logan, a northern Civil War veteran, called for a national day of remembrance - Decoration Day - on May 30, 1868 (picked because no particular battle occured on that date) to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. During World War I, Memorial Day (as Decoration Day came to be known) evolved to honor all deceased … [Read more...]