The Meaning of Memorial Day

     Each Memorial Day, we pause to honor the sacrifices that make our freedom possible. No words are adequate to console those who have lost a loved one serving our country, but we can pause as individuals, families and a nation to consider those who have given their lives in service. We not only remember the sacrifices of Veterans and Service Members, but we also think of the mother who hears the sound of her child's 21-gun salute. We grieve for the husband or wife who receives a folded flag. We grieve for a young son or daughter who only knows Mom or Dad from a photograph. And as we share that grief, we also honor those among us; true heroes who place Nation above self and give their all for all of us.

     The brave men and women we honor today selflessly gave of themselves to defend a way of life that we so cherish — the rights of all people to determine our own futures, free of oppression and fear. It is because of these everyday heroes that we celebrate Memorial Day, commemorating the selflessness and sacrifice of those upon whose very lives rests the foundation of freedom. Memorial Day, one of our nation’s oldest and most significant holidays, recalls the glory and sacrifice of all who have set their personal aspirations aside for the preservation of our society.

The Chillicothe VA will be closed on Monday, May 25

in observance of Memorial Day. 

Urgent Care will remain open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.