How to Honor a Fallen Soldier

Celebrate their courage

Memorial Day remembers the fallen soldiers who have died fighting for America's freedom. There are many activities one can engage in celebration of this reminiscent heroic day. Here are a few steps to help you honor a fallen soldier.

Instructions

1. Join a Memorial Day Parade planning committee. Volunteer your time to help keep the spirit of the holiday alive. In the past, many Memorial Day parades ended in or near a cemetery. A speech was given and the fallen soldiers in their graves were remembered. Help keep the parade on track. Volunteer for a Memorial Day parade.

2. Send much-needed gifts, foods, and supplies to the families of the fallen soldiers. Many lives have been lost to keep America safe. Many families have sacrificed their loved ones for the cause. Repay these families by contacting the local reserve base near you and asking how you can help. Contact the Girl Scout Council and other civic organizations that regularly support the families left behind.

3. Get involved with organizations like Honor The Fallen Foundation. Design and make a quilt panel of your loved one who has fallen since the War on Terror began. The quilt will be assembled and then go on a tour of the United States. To be a part of this, email the people at Honor the Fallen Foundation and let them know who you are.

4. Write a Memorial Day speech. Give the speech at your school, church, civic organization, at a parade, or to friends and family as you gather. Write about what the day of remembrance means to you and the families of the fallen soldiers.

5. Support memorials in your area. Memorials, like the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, are funded by donations from people who want to see the fallen remembered. Be a part of a fallen soldiers tale, by supporting the organization that tells his story. Give tax-deductible donations to 501(c)(3) organizations.