Soldiers, who made the ultimate sacrifice, are honored on this day.
What is Memorial Day?
Where many Memorial Day ceremonies take place.
What are cemetaries?
On Memorial Day, flags are placed at "half-______"
What is "staff" or "mast"?
Mr. Cofer's Dad served in this war.
What is World War II?
The "Unknown Soldier"
Who is one of the people Honored with an annual Ceremony?
The Original name of Memorial day in the North, and the South.
What is Decoration Day?
A small one is placed on each grave of a fallen soldier.
What is a flag?
Mr. Cofer's Dad's branch of the service.
What is the "Army Air Corp" (Air Force)?
"Solemn Day" of remembrance
What is Memorial Day?
The National Cemetery where the first Memorial Day took place in 1868.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
Flags from the casket of a fallen soldier are folded into a____________.(shape)
What is a "triangle"?
What is the Distinguished Flying Cross?
Officials who lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Who are the President or Vice-President?
Overseas in 1918, the era of "modern warfare" occurred during this war.
What is World War I?
The number of Stars on an American Flag.
What is Fifty (50)?
What is the WW II Victory Medal?
The man credited with organizing the first Memorial/Decoration Day.
Who is John A. Logan?
May 5th, 1868- the town where Decoration Day began.
What is Waterloo, New York?
The number of Stripes on an American Flag.
What is thirteen (13)?
Mr. Cofer's Dad's Birth date.
What is July 27, 1924 or July 27th?