Over 150 years ago an organization of Union veterans sought to formally establish a day to honor our fallen warriors. By the late 19th century the observance of Memorial Day had become institutionalized across the nation. However, over the last few decades the true meaning of Memorial Day has been somewhat lost. We encourage you to take a couple minutes to watch a presentation which we hope captures the true meaning of Memorial Day. View the 2015 Memorial Day Tribute Slideshow.
The True Meaning of Memorial Day
![Memorial Day Movie: Saving Private Ryan](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2022-05/MDSPL1500.jpeg.jpg?itok=iYA-Kvf2 ""Saving Private Ryan" (Paramount Pictures)")
