Thousands of Panhandle residents will take time to honor the men and women who have died in defense of the U.S. Here's how you can participate.

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

Americans pay tribute to those who lost their lives serving their country, but how are flags supposed to be flown?

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the United States military. It’s observed on the last Monday of May and is a time for reflection and remembrance. It began as a way to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers.

Starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, event organizers said the ceremony will honor the 50th anniversary of the United States' exit from the Vietnam War, as well as the 14 Kentuckians who were declared missing in action from the conflict.

Memorial Day 2025 will be observed on Monday, May 26, and while many in the U.S. look forward to the long weekend, backyard barbecues, and unofficial summer kickoff, the day holds a much deeper meaning rooted in remembrance, sacrifice, and national pride.

Several cities throughout Hampton Roads will honor the sacrifice of the nation’s service members with Memorial Day events on Monday. Here’s how government services will be impacted by the holiday. Mayor’s Commission on Veterans Affairs will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday in front of City Hall.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.

As the United States readies to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025, Americans across the country are preparing not only for outdoor gatherings and family barbecues but also for solemn moments of remembrance dedicated to the men and women who laid down their lives in service of the nation.