The National Moment of Remembrance

The National Moment of Remembrance

Along with other Americans, you are asked to observe the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. local time (duration: one minute). The time 3:00 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when many Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. The Moment does not replace the traditional Memorial Day observances. It is intended to a be a unifying act of remembrance for Americans of all ages. As you participate in the Moment you are helping reclaim Memorial Day for the noble and sacred reason for which it was intended—to honor those who died in service to our Nation.

Why
To remind all Americans of the importance of remembering those who sacrificed for their freedom and what it means to be an American.

To provide Americans throughout the world an opportunity to join this expression of gratitude in an act of unity.

To make Memorial Day more relevant, especially to younger Americans.

Background
In May 1996, the idea of the Moment was born when children touring Washington, DC, were asked what Memorial Day meant. They responded, "That's the day the pools open!"

On December 28, 2000, by Public Law 106-579, the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance was established. The Moment has the personal support of the President of the United States.

great idea!, Pet!!

Monument with my uncle's name on it, who died in WWII.

I put flowers on my dad's grave this weekend. He served in both WWII and the Korean war.