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Honor what was given

This Memorial Day, let's honor the true impact of the men and women who gave their final sacrifice for our nation.

 

We remember their words

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I'm not afraid to die, I just hate the thought of not seeing you again.  Quote by: — Lieutenant Tommie Kennedy, Army Air Corps 1923 to 1945

Other ways we can honor the fallen

  • Wear a poppy

    Pinning a red poppy on your shirt or lapel is a time-honored tradition to show remembrance on Memorial Day.

  • Fly the Stars and Stripes

    Fly the flag at half-staff from sunrise until noon to honor the fallen, then raise it to full-staff until sunset to pay tribute to surviving veterans and current service members.

  • Observe the National Moment of Remembrance

    At 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, spend one minute to reflect on and remember those who lost their lives in the line of service.

  • Visit a memorial

    Honor the ultimate sacrifice our nation's heroes have made by visiting one of our national memorials or cemeteries.

Visit the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor

Located in Washington, D.C., the poppy wall is a tribute to the more than 600,000 U.S. service members lost in the line of duty since World War I.

When

May 23, Noon-9 p.m. ET
May 24, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ET
May 25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ET

Where

USAA Home Page

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