"On Memorial Day, 1958, as the people of Jewel, Minnesota gather to remember and honor the sacrifice of so many sons in the wars of the past, the half-clothed body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgun blast. Investigation of the murder falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero who still carries the physical and emotional scars from his military service. Even before Dern has the...

In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day. Includes author's note.

An introduction to the history of and customs surrounding the American Memorial Day holiday.

Simple text and photographs describe the origins of Memorial Day, discuss some of the wars in which Americans have fought, and explain why it is important to honor those who gave their lives for their country.

Introduces Memorial Day, including the history of the holiday, why it is important, and how it is celebrated today.

Describes the holiday Memorial Day, examining its origins, the reason that it is celebrated. Also provides information about national holidays from around the world that celebrate those who have fallen in service to their country.