Abilene community reflects on meaning of Memorial Day

25 May 2026, 7:27 pm

What many once knew as Decoration Day began in May 1868 and was observed under that name for a century. Originally created to honor Union soldiers who died during the Civil War, the observance evolved ...... Read More »

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