Memorial Day is to remember those who gave their life and served this country.
Memorial Day took place today, May 30, throughout the United States. The annual event honors veterans—both living and dead in ceremonies from large cities to small towns.
Throughout the West Bend News readership area, schools, Boy Scouts, American Legion Posts, and VFW’s celebrated this holiday event by memorializing those who sacrificed their lives in war for the country. The people of the communities lined the streets to watch the parades while the marching bands played music for the onlookers.
World War II was declared in 1941 for Americans and following the end of that was the Korean War beginning in 1950. Vietnam was the longest of these being active from 1955 to 1975. The quick Persian Gulf War began in 1990, only lasting seven months. The Kosovo was was declared in 1999. Newer conflicts include the War in Afghanistan in 2001 and the Iraq War starting in 2003. Most recently is the War on ISIL beginning in 2014.
Randall Smith
There are many men and women who have given up family and fought on these foreign grounds, but their are also quite a few who perished in terrorist attacks in the states such as Randall Smith from Paulding who died when attacked at a military base in Tennessee. Smith was serving in active duty Navy service in Chattanooga, TN on July 16, 2015.
As time passes and memories fade, Memorial Day serves to remind us to remember these fine people serving this land.
