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There are many things that traditionally happen over the Memorial Day weekend and right here in the Lake Region, we’re right in step with the rest of the nation.
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It was a time to honor those who died while serving their country in the military. Following the Civil War graves of those who had died in that conflict were decorated with flowers.
In the late 1800s it was changed to Memorial Day and later in the 1970s moved from May 30 to the last Monday in May.
People bring flowers and flags to cemeteries in the city and around the countryside to decorate the graves of loved ones who have passed on, and to honor those who protected their country in military service.
Official celebrations are held in communities, like Devils Lake, around the nation.
Gov. John Hoeven has proclaimed a day of prayer on Memorial Day and directs that flags shall be lowered to half mast until noon to encourage his state to look back and honor the dead.
However, the Memorial Day weekend is also a time of new beginnings.
It is the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation season and here in this community that was punctuated by graduation ceremonies held at DLHS.
The 132 graduates gathered in the Sports Center Sunday afternoon heard an inspiring message from Fr. James Shea, president of the University of Mary, who told this year’s graduates to “get out from under the skirts” and be responsible and honorable men and women and to reap the benefits of that, as well.
There are many things that traditionally happen over the Memorial Day weekend and right here in the Lake Region, we’re right in step with the rest of the nation.
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It was a time to honor those who died while serving their country in the military. Following the Civil War graves of those who had died in that conflict were decorated with flowers.
In the late 1800s it was changed to Memorial Day and later in the 1970s moved from May 30 to the last Monday in May.
People bring flowers and flags to cemeteries in the city and around the countryside to decorate the graves of loved ones who have passed on, and to honor those who protected their country in military service.
Official celebrations are held in communities, like Devils Lake, around the nation.
Gov. John Hoeven has proclaimed a day of prayer on Memorial Day and directs that flags shall be lowered to half mast until noon to encourage his state to look back and honor the dead.
However, the Memorial Day weekend is also a time of new beginnings.
It is the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation season and here in this community that was punctuated by graduation ceremonies held at DLHS.
The 132 graduates gathered in the Sports Center Sunday afternoon heard an inspiring message from Fr. James Shea, president of the University of Mary, who told this year’s graduates to “get out from under the skirts” and be responsible and honorable men and women and to reap the benefits of that, as well.
