How will you observe Memorial Day this year?
Costco members respond to our poll, posted to Costco’s Facebook page
Honoring my late son, who was a Marine. We set time to visit, honor and remember him and his fellow brothers and sisters in arms. God bless them all.
Wendy Meyers
I will donate platelets at the American Red Cross. It’s my way of paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Elmer Christian A. Balangue
Thinking about all those who gave their lives for freedom.
Jason Wolters
Attending a community remembrance picnic at a local park. We have a short, formal program and then hot dogs and socializing with friends and neighbors.
Karen Gilbert Mayo
Opening up our lake cottage and remembering our heroes!
Maureen Mann
I will be teaching and playing pickleball with people who have lost their friends or families, plus grilling up some Costco ribs and seafood to feed the masses.
Jeff Doyle
Don’t forget
This year, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 29.
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How to observe
According to the Memorial Day Foundation (memorialday foundation.org), the holiday is a national day of mourning, and began as a way to honor service members who, while in the line of duty, made the ultimate sacrifice.
The foundation offers the following tips to actively remember the Americans “who have paid the price for the blessings of liberty”:
- Place flags or flowers on fallen soldiers’ graves.
- Fly the American flag at half-staff until noon.
- Visit memorials.
- Renew the pledge to help fallen soldiers’ widows and orphans.
- Assist disabled veterans.
Watch for the poll at Facebook.com/Costco. Or weigh in at connection@costco.com , with subject line "Poll."
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