5 Things You Need to Know

Five Things You Need to Know About Memorial Day

From the holiday's founding to efforts to end the three-day weekend, learn more about Memorial Day.

Today, Memorial Day, is one of America’s most solemn observances. We honor the men and women who died serving and defending our country—unlike Veterans Day, the day to honor all veterans. Amid the parades, 21-gun salutes and long weekend trips, how much do you know the holiday? Here are five Memorial Day facts. 1. The sheer carnage of the Civil War, America’s deadliest war, inspired Memorial Day as a way to honor the war dead. The observances originally were called Decoration Day because thankful Americans decorated and cared for soldiers’ graves. “Memorial Day” usage began appearing in 1882, but “Decoration Day” was common until post-World War II. Congress officially changed the name in 1967. 2. This year’s Memorial Day falls on the same …

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'Lives Not Lost in Vain:' Town Honors War Dead

Cinnaminson's Memorial Day ceremony offers thanks to those who died defending America.

Riverton Road turned unusually silent Sunday morning as an absence of cars rushing past the Cinnaminson municipal building created a momentary stillness. Piercing the quiet, a trumpeter’s rendition of “Taps” echoed throughout the area. The solemn moment characterized Cinnaminson’s Memorial Day commemoration, held Sunday morning outside of the municipal building. Veterans, residents, township officials and representatives from the local American Legion Post 146 in Riverside gathered for the short ceremony to honor all who have died while serving in the military. “Memorial Day was born from a shared human need to understand, remember and honor those who have died so that we may live as free men and women,” said Deputy Mayor Don Brauckmann, …

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Township to Honor Vets Sunday

A Memorial Day service will be held at the municipal building.

Cinnaminson Township will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday at the township's municipal building on Riverton Road. The event will open with comments from Deputy Mayor Don Brauckmann, who's a former United States Marine. The ceremony will then feature a tribute from members of Riverside Post #146 of the American Legion. There will be a wreath-laying ceremony, an invocation by a military chaplain, a rifle salute, followed by the playing of "Taps." All are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Brauckman at dbrauckmann@cinnaminsonnj.org.

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Don Brauckmann

11:03 am on Sunday, May 29, 2011

Beautiful Memorial Day Ceremony today Cinnaminson. Thanks to all that attended and please remember as your enjoying your family gatherings, heading to the beach, or just enjoying a wonderful day to take a moment to remember those who have given everything so we can enjoy moments like this. Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!   more ›

Ideas for a Memorial Day Cookout

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with these Memorial Day meals.

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching us, folks! You know what this means: a day off from work (for many of us), the beginning of summertime—and barbecues! My question for you is: Are you ready? Still stuck on coming up with ideas to celebrate next weekend? These are some of my favorites for a fun and easy Memorial Day cookout. On The Grill: All-American Burgers BBQ Mushroom-Turkey Burgers Grilled Garlic-Soy Chicken Marinated Shrimp Kabobs On The Side: Cowboy Baked Beans Loaded Potato Salad Broccoli Bacon Salad Greek Orzo Salad Grilled Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Sticks Sipping: Ice Berry Spice Tea Picnic Lemonade Punch For Your Sweet Tooth: Marshmallow-Almond Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Frozen Banana Split Dessert Patriotic …

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