Memorial Day is a day meant to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our great nation. The origination of this day started in 1868 after the American Civil War after a group of veterans from Dectaur, Illinois established it as a time to decorate the graves of the Union war soldiers with flowers. While this day is also the unofficial start of summer,l urge you to take 10 minutes of your day, pick a cemetery to walk through and you will see the deceased soldiers grave sites. Take a moment to stop and say thank you for serving and fighting for our freedom and place a flag, flowers or other patriotic memorabilia so the veterans family knows that there are others who are also grateful for their veterans service. COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE 806 Fillmore St (South of the Library) Alexandria VETERAN SERVICES HONORING AND SUPPORTING PHONE: 762-3883 1-888-LinkVet THOSE WHO SERVED www.co.douglas.mn.us/Veterans.htm Memorial Day is a day meant to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our great nation. The origination of this day started in 1868 after the American Civil War after a group of veterans from Dectaur, Illinois established it as a time to decorate the graves of the Union war soldiers with flowers. While this day is also the unofficial start of summer,l urge you to take 10 minutes of your day, pick a cemetery to walk through and you will see the deceased soldiers grave sites. Take a moment to stop and say thank you for serving and fighting for our freedom and place a flag, flowers or other patriotic memorabilia so the veterans family knows that there are others who are also grateful for their veterans service. COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE 806 Fillmore St (South of the Library) Alexandria VETERAN SERVICES HONORING AND SUPPORTING PHONE: 762-3883 1-888-LinkVet THOSE WHO SERVED www.co.douglas.mn.us/Veterans.htm