Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend
9 die on Va. roads over Memorial Day weekend
Virginia State Police say nine people died on state roadways over the Memorial Day weekend.
TV host wonders: Are all fallen soldiers 'heroes'?
The day before the nation paused to honor its fallen soldiers, an MSNBC host ruffled feathers by questioning the use of the word "hero" to describe soldiers who died at war.
The 'last full measure': Buglers return to play 'Taps'
A woman bookended by two men turned and faced the statue. She slowly raised a white, gloved hand into a salute. The men each raised a shiny bugle to their lips and after a short, reverent moment of silence, began to play "Taps".
Big crowd attends Richmond Memorial Day event
About 2,000 people turned out for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond.
Amid beach frenzy, Memorial Day loses its meaning
In an era of beach trips and opening the summer house, some who take comfort in the true purpose of Memorial Day believe its meaning has lost its lustre.
D.C. Memorial Day parade to honor recently fallen
For the eighth year in a row, D.C. will be the site of the National Memorial Day Parade. This year, organizers are making sure to honor those who died in the current generation.
Home remedies that can come in handy for Memorial Day weekend
Whether you burn yourself, get bit by a mosquito or just get motion sickness, there are a few weird home remedies that could help you this Memorial Day weekend.
Fallen Marine's letter marks Memorial Day in Kabul
U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey was killed earlier this year by a homemade bomb in southern Afghanistan, a tragedy for which he prepared by writing a letter to his family explaining why he was fighting that was to be read in the event of his death.
Tips to prevent fires when using the grill
As thousands prepare to fire up their grills for the unofficial first weekend of the summer, officials are reminding grillers to follow safety precautions.
Father of prisoner of war speaks at annual rally
The father of a U.S. soldier who was taken prisoner in Afghanistan thanked the motorcycle riders of Rolling Thunder on Sunday for raising awareness of missing-in-action troops and prisoners of war.
Project tells injured troops' stories through sketches
A special project is happening within the walls of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Memorial Day wreath laying at Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is marking Memorial Day with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Flyover planned in honor of Memorial Day
A Memorial Day ceremony is being held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.
Memorial Day event focuses on Civil War dead
A Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Harrison National Cemetery will honor the nation's war dead, especially soldiers and sailors who died in the Civil War.
25th Rolling Thunder comes roaring into Washington
Hundreds of thousands of motorcycles roared into D.C. Sunday for the 25th annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride.
Tips on keeping the roads safe this Memorial weekend
Memorial Day weekend can be a dangerous time of year with lots of people traveling and attending parties and barbeques.
River safety warning isn't just for swimmers and boaters
The hot weather across the Washington region is making the region's rivers very inviting this Memorial Day weekend, but it's also renewing warnings about the danger of area rivers swollen by recent rains.
Retired general recalls first death under his command
Retired general Peter Pace, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, remembers Guido Farinaro every day.
Memorial Day concert honors armed forces' sacrifice
The concert will be shown on the American Forces Network to men and women in military service at bases in 175 countries and on board 140 Navy ships.
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