Memorial Day 2009 Resources
Mike Gallagher
Here are some useful links for veterans and family members as we reflect on the sacrifice of our soldiers over the last 200 years. Since the War of the Revolution, citizens have answered the call to protect and defend the nation in time of need.
 | Disabled American Veterans - With more than 1.2 million members, Disabled American Veterans is an organization of disabled veterans who are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. |
 | The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 to commemorate the service, achievements, and sacrifice of U.S. armed forces where they have served overseas since 1917, and within the U.S. when directed by public law. |
 | The Veterans Administration - of the 25 million veterans currently alive, nearly three of every four served during a war or an official period of hostility. About a quarter of the nation's population -- approximately 70 million people -- are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans. |
 | U.S. Memorial Day History - This site was created to help promote the retu of the original intent and meaning back to Memorial Day, to be a central point for finding information on the day, and to provide an online community for people to share their feelings, pride, respect and honor for those that gave their all. |
 | America's Wars and Casualties |
| Nationwide Gravesite Locater - Search for burial locations of veterans and their family members in VA National Cemeteries, state veterans cemeteries, various other military and Department of Interior cemeteries, and for veterans buried in private cemeteries when the grave is marked with a govement grave marker. |
