“As Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th birthday of our republic, we pause to remember the profound sacrifice of more than 1.1 million brave men and women who gave their last full measure of devotion to our nation."
Amidst the excitement of race weekend, we took a moment to honor and pay our respects to those who gave everything so that we may enjoy freedom.
Read the full story at legion.org/information-center/news/memorial-day/2026/may/500-festival-memorial-service-today-belongs-to-the-fallen