Memorial Day: Honoring our lost heroes

Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Monday, May 26, is an essential day in the United States. In fact, the last Monday of May is one of the most important days to the United States because it is Memorial Day. Multiple cities and people claim the origin of Memorial Day. Some are documented events; some stem from traditions of decorating soldiers' graves. One thing remains true for all, though: it dates back to just before and during the American Civil War. After the assassination o