Memorial Day Traditions
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. A time to take a moment – however brief – and remember those who served in the armed forces and gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice for their country. For me, Memorial Day is also a day of remembrance, but in a slightly different vein. My family (on my mother’s side) has deep roots in Western Maryland, Eastern West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. Many of my ancestors lived in the area around…