1. “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.” —Bob Dylan 2. “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” —Maya Angelou 3.

Falling on Monday, May 27 this year, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Much like July 4 or Labor Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday, and banks, credit unions and the post office ...

Memorial Day, observed the last Monday in May each year, recognizes and honors the men and women who died in service to their country. The day traces its roots to the period after the Civil War when ...