The true meaning of Memorial Day is honoring all the men and women who have given up their lives for freedom.
– The true meaning of Memorial Day is honoring all the men and women who have given up their lives for freedom.
CBS2’s Jenna DeAngeles visited Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale where many were doing just that.
“Memorial Day is remembering those who gave you the freedom that you have,” said WWII veteran David Marshall of Baldwin.
A salute from a soldier, a WWII veteran, honoring the heroes who served and sacrificed.
“My best friend was killed the first day in combat, and ever since then it just means, because I’m here, he isn’t, it means something to me,” Marshall said.
“Because we didn’t have a parade we want to make sure that it is celebrated — celebrates those who lost their lives defending their country,” said Army National Guard Veteran John Robbins of Rockville Centre.
They placed the symbol of our freedom – the American flag – alongside headstones.
