SCVNews.com | Opinion/Commentary: Laurene Weste | Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

Throughout American history, few occasions resonate with as much solemnity and reverence as Memorial Day. Originating in May of 1868, to commemorate the losses in the Civil War, this revered day serves as a reminder of the countless sacrifices made by generations of servicemen and women in defense of our freedom and democracy.

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