The final Monday of May is a day of reflection as local communities observe Memorial Day. Families come together for a single day of mourning for those who served in the armed forces. For many, Memorial Day is a time to acknowledge the cost of service and its impact on families and their communities.
Originally it was known as Decoration Day in 1868, a day of mourning for the lives lost during the American Civil War. Over the years, this day began acknowledging all members of the armed service. By 1967, the name Memorial Day became nationally recognized on a government level.
As flags are lowered to half-staff across the area, organizers of Swedesboro and East Greenwich will be holding moments to commemorate local veterans through morning services…