There are many who do not even know the real meaning of this day.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

Most Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. People no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. Many think the day is for honoring any veteran and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.  Don't get me wrong, we should be thankful for ALL who have served.  But today is the day we remember those who gave their lives!

On this special day ... please take the time to be still and look around you ... look at your freedom ... your family ... and remember what our men and women DIED for. 

And pray for our soldiers and their families who are serving today - to protect YOU once again.

Memorial Day History  |  A Tribute from a Soldier  |  Powhatan Events below!

• Powhatan County Courthouse Memorial Service to be held on the Courthouse Square - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 10:00 am - Click here for Photos *******
• The J.E.B. Stuart Camp of the Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold its annual Memorial Day Service at Huguenot Springs Confederate Cemetery on N. Huguenot Springs Road off of Route 711 Road in the edge of Powhatan County. The event is at 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. There will be a guest speaker and actors will fire an infantry and artillery salute. Historic organizations will lay wreaths. For additional information please call 740-1405 or 356-8868. This event is free and open to the public. - Click here for Photos