It was originally called Decoration Day

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The history of Memorial Day is interesting. Is this part of today’s public school curriculum? I hope so.

Here’s information on today’s Memorial Day service at Houston National Cemetery:

Memorial Day ceremony: 9:30 a.m., Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive. Memorial Day service includes keynote speech by Willie Blackmon, a retired Houston municipal judge and Air Force veteran; flyover by the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing; cannon salute. For information, call 281-447-8686.

UPDATE: The service at Houston National Cemetery was cancelled due to the rain.

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