This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."
– Elmer Davis
"Heroism doesn't always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history."
– Mary Roach
History of Memorial Day: Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women.
