I just wanted to bring you some good articles about Memorial Day as this holiday has lost some of its meaning throughout the years. Here are a couple of good sites that talk about bringing back the true meaning of the holiday.
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080525/OPINION/805250324
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/6/restore-the-traditional-day-of-observance-for-memorial-day
