Spring-Ford Marching Band Performing On Memorial Day

SPRING-FORD, PA —The Spring-Ford marching band is planning an early start to the Memorial Day festivities to remember those who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

The band is scheduled to play from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, at Bonnie Brae Road, Spring City. A total of 170 participate in bands.

The Springford Veterans Memorial Staff said on its Facebook page that many across the nation and our own community want to pay proper respect to the stars and stripes

They said the flag is raised at half mass from sunrise until 12:00 noon on Memorial Day and then raised to full staff.

The flag symbolizes freedom, liberty, justice, and the sacrifices of all the brave men and women fighting and dying to protect the country.

History of Memorial Day

The history of Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, dates back to 1868, when Gen. John A. Logan called for a day of remembrance to honor the Northern lives lost amid battle during the Civil War that had ended just a few years earlier, according to History.com.

As time passed, more and more people called it Memorial Day, and it became a federal holiday in 1971.

Day of Remembrance

Every year, a national moment of remembrance is held at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

No matter where they are or what they’re doing, Americans are asked to pause for one minute in silence to remember military personnel who have given their lives in service to their country.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the midday time was chosen because it’s when many Americans will be enjoying their freedoms on a national holiday.