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10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:30:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.

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10 Hilarious Barbecue 'Fails' for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:46:43 +0000

As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.

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10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:23:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time.

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Are You Planning to Grill for Memorial Day? [POLLS]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:33:01 +0000

Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season.

So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28?

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Pledge of Allegiance Explained – Happy Memorial Day Weekend

Dave Diamond — Sun, 29 May 2011 03:09:12 +0000

For several years, I would start my summer with a trip North to visit my family about this time of year. The drive would always take me through the same small town on Memorial Day morning. I think that town had at least one flag for each resident and they were lined up throughout what I'm sure they called Memorial Park, right along the highway that ran through their community

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Eight Heartwarming Videos of Soldiers' Surprise Homecomings

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:04:31 +0000

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty unannounced. You'll really want to grab a box of tissues before watching.

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