The meaning of Memorial Day: remembering those who have served and fallen for our freedom Evan Jones May 30, 2016 1 minute read dday.org This is the day America sets aside to honor those who have fallen in service to their country. And among the many area many Memorial Day observances today is one at the National D-Day Memorial. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Kroger expands green pea recall to Virginia stores over Listeria concernsNext: Rockwell exhibit ends in two weeks Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026