State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District
State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District
Memorial Day serves as a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is often seen as marking the beginning of summer, it is also a time to remember those who made our freedom possible.
Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades.
For more information on the history of Memorial Day, visit www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history.
Military Appreciation Month - Thank you! https://repcoffey.com/2024/05/09/military-appreciation-month-thank-you
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