Banks, schools, churches and other organizations are closed in Richmond, Virginia on Monday, May 30, 2011 to celebrate Memorial Day.
Because people were not using Memorial Day for the original intent in visiting the graves of fallen soldiers, President William J. Clinton suggested every United States citizen observe a time of remembrance at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day.
No matter where you are and no matter what you are doing, it is suggested that you and your family and friends observe that sacred time.
The former president of the United States stated:
"Memorial Day is time to pause and consider the true meaning of this holiday. Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our Nation and its values. While we should honor these heroes every day for the profound contribution they have made to securing our Nation's freedom, we should honor them especially on Memorial Day."
It was recommended that all executive departments and agencies, in consultation with the White House Program for the National Moment of Remembrance (Program), to promote a "National Moment of Remembrance'' to occur at 3 p.m. (local time) on each Memorial Day.
He further stated, "Recognizing that Memorial Day is a Federal holiday, all executive departments and agencies, in coordination with the Program and to the extent possible and permitted by law, shall promote and provide resources to support a National Moment of Remembrance, including:
- Encouraging individual department and agency personnel, and Americans everywhere, to pause for one minute at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day, to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all.
- Recognizing, in conjunction with Memorial Day, department and agency personnel whose family members have made the ultimate sacrifice for this Nation.
- Providing such information and assistance as may be necessary for the Program to carry out its functions.
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