05/22/2026
Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day in the United States, and it is incredibly important to remember exactly what this day represents.
The day formally and federally marks a day of reflection and observance, honoring all the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States of America. Those sacrifices have guaranteed 250 years of continued life, liberty, and our ongoing pursuit of happiness.
Since our Nation's founding, over 1 million service members have died in combat and non-combat situations, including servicemembers lost in both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, as well as those we lost in non-combat accidents and to su***de. It is because of these individuals' sacrifice and selflessness that our way of life persists, not just at home but around the world.
The National Moment of Remembrance occurs every Memorial Day at 3pm local time where Americans are encouraged to pause and reflect for one full minute on this individual and collective loss.
At Changing Homelessness, our Veteran Program served more than 1,200 veterans and helped house 473 veterans in 2025.
For more information on the history of Memorial Day, please see the National Cemetery Administration website. It offers a detailed evolution of how informally honoring servicemembers transitioned into a national tradition.
The Wounded Warrior Project also provides a helpful guide to mark this occasion beyond the community-based events.
Please check your local news sites and community event pages to see what's happening around your area for Memorial Day!
