memorial day

Wildlife & Fisheries Sgt. Patrick Staggs talks boating safety.

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Shreveport-Bossier makes it a point to celebrate the members of our military all year long, but Memorial Day, which falls this year on May 27, is the day we go above and beyond -- not unlike our veterans when it comes to protecting us and defending our freedom.

Here are a few ideas, suggestions and local events for celebrating Memorial Day from the

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Bossier City administrative offices, including offices for City Council and City Court, will be closed Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May (this year, it's May 27) and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many Americans fly the flag of the United States at half-mast from dawn until noon. Here are 15 patriotic Memorial D

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Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.

We celebrate Memorial Day in the United States every year on the last Monday in the month of May.

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Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.

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The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

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Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season.

So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28?

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