On the last Monday of May, Americans pay tribute to the memory of their heroes who fell in all their wars. Memorial Day in the United States is one of the main national holidays. Central to the celebration will be a minute of silence due to be observed at 15.00 hours local time throughout the United States. President George Bush urged all Americans to commemorate their compatriots who gave their lives for the sake of their country.
26 May 2008
http://www.ruvr.ru/main.php?lng=eng&q=27501&cid=48&p=26.05.2008 (in English)
Voice of Russia World Service
Editor’s Note:
Did you remember what Memorial Day TRULY means? It is so much more than just picnics, family outings, and holiday trips…
Glory to all fallen heroes! Glory to all living veterans!
