Originally dubbed “Decoration Days”, the origins of Memorial Day date back to a post-Civil War Union when the first practices were recognized in 1868 to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers according to the National Cemetery Administration.
Officially becoming a Federal Holiday in 1971, Memorial Day honors veterans from across US history who died for the country.
On Thursday, the 4th Infantry Division with Fort Carson held one of its first Memorial Day ceremonies honoring those soldiers from our region who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country…