Memorial Day

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

On the ground and in the air on Memorial Day.

Most campgrounds are free for camping. Como has a daily vehicle fee.

A sunny day for the commemorative event.

Remembering the fallen.

It was a cool but beautiful Memorial Day sunrise at Missoula’s Crosspoint Community Church as the annual service organized by the United Veterans Council took place just after 6:00 a.m.

Memorial Day services in Missoula on Monday included a sunrise service at the Western Montana Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial Day in the Bitterroot Valley.

A small but enthusiastic group met at the Western Montana Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday morning for the first of many ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives for the country in the U.S. military.

The day is full!

A day of memories and tribute.

For the first time, the United Veterans Council arranged a sunrise service at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day.