It's Memorial Day - Thank You For Your Service To All Members Of U.S. Military and Their Families - 2011 NYC Fleet Week, Come Visit Roosevelt Island

You Tube Video of Buglers Across America

In addition to enjoying ourselves this Memorial Day weekend with a day off from work, friends, family and outdoor barbecues, let's also take a moment to remember the men and women of the United States Military who are currently serving our country, those veterans who have done so in the past and those who gave their lives. From History.com:

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer...

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves...

More information on Buglers Across America here.

It's also Fleet Week in New York City.

You Tube Video of 2011 Fleet Week New York City

If you know a veteran or someone currently serving please tell them you appreciate their service and say Thank You. If you see a Sailor or Marine on the street this weekend, say Thanks to him or her as well.

On Memorial Day last year, three FMF Corpmen of the Marine 2nd Division found their way to Roosevelt Island

 but I have not seen any Fleet Week presence on Roosevelt Island this year yet.

Here's a You Tube video of the 2011 Parade of Ships from Fleet Week New York City.



Happy Memorial Day and Thank You members of the United State Military.