Memorial Day is a special day to Americans. It is a day where we come together to pay respect to those who fought so diligently to defend our freedom and allow us to go about our lives as we know them. Memorial Day is often times confused with Veteran’s Day and, while they are both related, Veteran’s Day is a day to acknowledge service men and women still alive today. Memorial Day is a day that many observed back in their day but are no longer able to do so themselves but instead are the ones being honored by the living. The day is begun with the raising of Old Glory, then she is lowered to half-mast where she remains until noon, honoring those who have gave their lives in service of this wondrous nation. She is then raised once again by the