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Coping With Grief on Memorial Day
Remembering Memorial Day For many people, Memorial Day is a day to be off work, relax and have fun with family and friends; but for those who have lost a loved one, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. Memorial Day was first observed in 1868, shortly following the Civil War as a day to honor fallen soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers. After World War I, it became a day of remembrance for ones who have died in any war. To this day, it is still tradition to place flags on military graves and wear red poppies in...