The commemoration is intended to remember, honor and salute the nation’s fallen service members. But not all of those we should recognize fit neatly into that definition.
Who Should We Honor on Memorial Day?
Afghanistan Afghanistan War (2001- ) Agent Orange (Defoliant) American Red Cross Biden, Joseph R Jr Civilian Casualties Columbus (Miss) Deaths (Fatalities) Funerals and Memorials Iraq Iraq Body Count Iraq War (2003-11) MacArthur, Douglas Memorial Day Monuments and Memorials (Structures) Sudan Suicides and Suicide Attempts Syria Ukraine United States Army United States Defense and Military Forces Veterans Veterans Affairs Department Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
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