Latest "memorial day" stories

On a peaceful Memorial Day, remember to honor the costs of war

This is the first Memorial Day in 20 years when our country is not at war. For Gold Star families, it will be especially poignant.

By Ryan Manion

10 months ago

The quiet artistry of bringing the dead home from war

Mortuary affairs is a misunderstood job.

By Sarah Sicard

10 months ago

Top VA medical post remains unfilled after latest Senate delay

A move to fast-track confirmation of the president's nominee was blocked by a Republican senator on Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Veterans cemeteries will be fully open to visitors this Memorial Day

Public attendance at ceremonies had been limited the last two years by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

This week in Congress: Memorial Day marks the start of summer — and a busy month of budget work

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 23, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Another official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech

Cindy Suchan, chair of the Memorial Day parade committee and president of the Hudson American Legion Auxiliary, stepped down nearly a week after the ceremony.

22 months ago