Nation Honors Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day

As flags flutter over rows of white headstones, Americans pause this Memorial Day to honor those who never came home. For Gold Star families, the holiday is a day of quiet remembrance, not celebration. Across the country, volunteers have placed flags on veterans’ graves, while others gather for ceremonies, readings of names, and moments of silence. Though often seen as a kickoff to summer, veterans groups remind the public that Memorial Day is rooted in sacrifice.