Memorial Day means more than just a long weekend to those of us with military roots. In Montana, where pride in our country runs deep, this day reminds us of the true cost of freedom.
Lanie Hyland- "I will grieve the loss of Josh for the rest of my life. It has been 20 years and I still miss his hand in mine. 20 years...Never Forget."
As we head into Memorial Day, I was thinking back on the 2014 Big Sky Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. This was a powerful moment, as a 92 year old WWII veteran from Choteau stood up out of his wheelchair and pointed to his own son's name on the Vietnam Wall.
Montana’s Yellowstone National Cemetery is emerging as a sacred place of remembrance this Memorial Day, joining the ranks of America’s most honored military burial sites.
Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.