I get to raise my kids, coach my kids ... and make memories – but don’t let the meaning of the day slip by. Take the time to teach your children what Memorial Day truly stands for.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering and honoring those who died while working for the U.S. military Alex Heigl is a former associate editor at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2017 ...

Memorial Day 2025 is right around the corner. The federal holiday honors military members who lost their lives in service and culturally represents the unofficial start of summer. Originally ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S ...