Memorial Day is a U.S. federal observance honoring members of the American armed forces who died while serving their country. It is observed on the last Monday of May, so the exact date changes each year. The tradition began after the American Civil War with ceremonies dedicated to fallen soldiers and later came to honor U.S. service members who died in all wars and military conflicts.
On Memorial Day, Americans visit military cemeteries and memorials, place flowers on graves, display American flags and attend remembrance ceremonies. It is a solemn occasion focused on honoring those who lost their lives in military service. Greeting messages for this day are therefore usually respectful and commemorative rather than festive.
Suitable messages for a Memorial Day card include:
- remembering those who gave their lives in service;
- honoring their courage and dedication;
- expressing gratitude for their sacrifice;
- offering support to the families of fallen service members.
A Memorial Day greeting card can be a thoughtful way to honor the memory of fallen American service members. Choose a respectful design, download it or send it online to someone who would appreciate a message of remembrance.
