Now is a special time to reflect and pay homage to our bravest and most honorable. This Memorial Day, our Veterans Employee Resource Group leads our Emerson family in remembrance and honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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A symbolic red poppy
is worn to commemorate
the sacrifice of so many
men and women
who gave their lives fighting
for the country.
Memorial Day
was originally known
as Decoration Day,
and was first hosted on
May 5, 1866.
Each year on Memorial Day
a national moment
of remembrance takes place
at 3:00 P.M. local time.
Memorial Day became
a federal holiday in 1971.
A three-day weekend
was created
for federal employees.