On the Friday before a holiday weekend, I wanted to take a quick moment to remind everyone that all branches of Tropical Financial Credit Union will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
Did you know that Memorial Day is a day that has been around since the Civil War? Originally called "Decoration Day" it was a day to recognize those that gave their lives in battle. By 1882 the day became widely known as "Memorial Day," and was usually celebrated on the 30th of May. It wasn't until 1971 that the day moved to the last Monday of May to make the holiday a convenient 3 day weekend. That was also about the time people started planning family getaways, beach days, and barbecues. It was also about the time the real meaning of the holiday began to get lost.
As the daughter of an Army Lt. Colonel and sister to a Naval Captain, military holidays were never lost on me. Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to spending an extra day of the weekend with my family, but at the same time those that gave their lives to defend this nation are never far from my thoughts. So as you gather with friends and loved ones this weekend, raise your glass to those brave men and women, for whom Memorial Day is really all about.
^Amy
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