Memorial Day is so much more than just the unofficial start of summer.

6 facts you didn't know about the history of Memorial Day: http://t.co/0Sg8BqL1F9 pic.twitter.com/bmUHNtMEuf

— Country Living (@CountryLiving) May 26, 2014

Ramirez cartoon: Never forget the price of freedom http://t.co/kLhUO9JbPk #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/QQg8PdPdm4

— Investors.com (@IBDinvestors) May 23, 2015

#FlagsIn: Members of The Old Guard place flags in front of each headstone at @ArlingtonNatl prior to #MemorialDay. pic.twitter.com/okbNmxmA96

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 22, 2015

.@AllenWest is a #ProudAmerican because of the "service, sacrifice and commitment" of his father, brother and nephew https://t.co/y2KRoBR0wE

— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) May 21, 2015

"We should not be saying 'Happy Memorial Day.' We should be saying 'Remember Memorial Day,' 'Honor Memorial Day.'"
On this Memorial Day weekend, Retired Lt. Col Allen West reminds Americans to thank the men and women who have given their lives to protecting American freedom.

@jaketapper Jake, LCpl David Mendez 12NOV2005, KIA Iraq. pic.twitter.com/tgCbWf5c7X

— Brandon (@B_Joffre) May 23, 2015

From the front lines to the boardrooms, #CEOs who’ve served. @JNJNews @FedEx @Verizon. http://t.co/4Gb01GFc7S pic.twitter.com/K3nsAg5l29

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) May 22, 2015

Just in case you thought Memorial Day was an excuse to cook out and get drunk. This is what's it's really about. pic.twitter.com/Bwh5riAvd6

— Kinlaw for US Senate (@Kinlaw2016) May 24, 2015

How much does #MemorialDay cost? pic.twitter.com/zBO7Lphv58

— Jane Horton (@JaneMHorton) May 24, 2015

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend and remember, you can do so because… pic.twitter.com/7tH27Lft8n

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) May 23, 2015

Let's remember what #MemorialDay is about and be thankful for those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. #tcot #pjnet pic.twitter.com/v3EUDcMDg2

— Michael A Nöthem (@mikandynothem) May 24, 2015

Fort Hood has put a boot on the ground for every American life lost in Iraq and Afghanistan. A powerful memorial. pic.twitter.com/qd4VsbYev0

— Terri Green (@TerriGreenUSA) May 23, 2015

A Memorial Day Love Story, 60 Years In the Making http://t.co/PqBMZHAaZK pic.twitter.com/WANv0E0awu

— IJReview (@ijreview) May 24, 2015

Rolling Thunder Rides With Pride into D.C.- http://t.co/X4wbIVRYLX pic.twitter.com/Z5ryEzjWIm

— The Last Great Stand (@LastGreatStand) May 24, 2015

Memorial Day: Standing Guard pic.twitter.com/TRoqtlRxJH

— Joe McKinley (@bartmckinley) May 24, 2015

The @EmpireStateBldg & Madison Square Garden in New York City glow red, white and blue for #MemorialDay weekend pic.twitter.com/XF3A53ZFQY

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) May 25, 2015

My proudest moment - when I saluted the flag on the moon. Today I salute those who gave their lives for our freedom. pic.twitter.com/HxkSreDN9z

— Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) May 25, 2015

A powerful Memorial Day Tribute: 'Who more than self their country loved' http://t.co/a1FAKbqxRx

— Watchdog.org (@Watchdogorg) May 26, 2015

Fly Your Flags This Memorial Day!

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