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🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026: Honor | Remembrance | Reflection 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 In honor of our fallen military brothers and sisters this Memorial Day… may we never forget the price that was paid for our freedom. 🇺🇸 Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is more than cookouts, long weekends, sales, and celebrations. It is a sacred day of remembrance. Today, we honor the brave men and… Read more

Volunteer opportunity: Flags-Out

Overview We need lots of help to pick up flags from thousands of veterans’ graves! At Forest Home Cemetery, we honor thousands of service members with grave-side flags, from Flags-In before Memorial Day to Flags-Out after Flag Day. Flags-Out is the easy part—and we need your help! Stop by anytime between 8 AM and 7 PM, June 15–21 and pick up any… Read more
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Land of the Free Because of the Brave | A Memorial Day Tribute Song For Those Who Never Made It Home

“Freedom is never free.” This original patriotic tribute song was created to honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. While many Americans associate Memorial Day with cookouts, sales, long weekends, and the unofficial start of summer, this song serves as a reminder of the true meaning behind… Read more

2026 Memorial Day Program

Overview Join us as we host Memorial Day programming to honor our courageous fallen service members. Free Event Join us for Memorial Day programming as we honor our courageous fallen service members. This special, engaging day begins at 11:00 AM CT and will take place at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. Pre‑Register for This Event and Get Free Admission… Read more
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National Military Appreciation Month | May 2026

National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is a powerful tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our nation’s Armed Forces. Designated by Congress, this month invites Americans to reflect on the rich history and enduring legacy of those who have served. It is a time to honor the diversity and strength of our military community, to educate future generations… Read more

Honoring Memorial Day: Exit12’s Stories of War

Overview An evening of dance, theater and music with artists, veterans, military-connected individuals at the Intrepid Museum in NYC. Experience an unforgettable evening of dance, theater and spoken word as Exit12 and the Intrepid Museum present the 4th annual Stories of War performance in honor of Memorial Day 2026. After an eight-week series of movement workshop with a diverse cohort of artists,… Read more