From the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afhanistan, dogs have served faithfully alongside America’s fighting men and women. But rarely has there been any public recognition for man’s best friend in a world where a man most needs a friend. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Neptune Memorial Reef is seen by its creators as a perfect final resting spot for those who loved the sea. They hope that one day the reef will cover 16 acres and have room for 125,000 remains. picked by cb__ 4 months ago

A Boulder man was arrested early Thursday after police said he crashed a memorial service, grabbed the breast of the deceased woman's sister and showed her mother pornographic pictures. picked by mutil8or 5 months ago

The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the end of the regular season. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Here is a link to the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial website. If you have never been to the actual Wall, I very strongly suggest it at some point in your life.

This link is to the search function. What I do is randomly select a panel, randomly select a name and read all the comments posted about that soldier. picked by Moe 1 year ago

The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the end of the regular season. picked by punthe 1 year ago

The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association in all NHL cities at the end of the regular season. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Over 5,000 people attended the memorial to Steve Irwin. Celebrities Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Larry King and others paid tribute to Irwin. His young daughter spoke of him lovingly as well. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

The James Norris Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the end of the regular season. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last known living American-born veteran of World War I, was honored Sunday at the Liberty Memorial during Memorial Day weekend celebrations. picked by doggylives 3 months ago

As seen this morning on Fox News. Tried to find their link, so far unsuccessful, so this will have to do. And yes, I'm proud to be an American. Both my parents served in the Navy in WWII, Dad in the Pacific and Mom as a court reporter. picked by meggysue 1 month ago

Gravestones with embedded two-dimensional bar codes called QR code. When scanned with a QR capable cell phone, visitors can view pictures, video and other information about the deceased. picked by doggylives 5 months ago

8-year-old Bindi Irwin may speak at Steve Irwin's memorial. Approximately 5,500 people will be attending. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

If you have never seen the real Wall, I strongly recommend you do some time in your life. It is in my opinion, a very humbling demonstration of the cost of war. The online version went live last week here. It has photos, comments on the names, history, etc. NOTE: The main site is extremely busy, please be patient. It is worth the wait. picked by moe 5 months ago

Surviving members of the crack communications team are to be featured on a postage stamp, and the Arizona state legislature plans a memorial to them outside the state capitol in Phoenix. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

Australia should consider population control to help save the environment, a leading obstetrician says. Barry Walters, of Perth's King Edward Memorial Hospital, wants the baby bonus to be scrapped and suggests families of more than two children should be slugged a carbon tax to offset greenhouse gas emissions. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Hospital officials confirmed a horse trotted through Wilcox Memorial Hospital earlier this month. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

The family of a Miami man who died 17 years ago is suing a Florida cemetery for losing his remains. The body Miguel Toledo was missing recently when his grave at Dade South Memorial Park was opened to permit his widow, Ondina, to be buried alongside him. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

27th January 2008 marks the 63rd anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camps at Auschwitz in Poland by the Russian Army.


The USHMM provides further commentary. picked by Pocksucket 7 months ago

The wake that really was. picked by cb__ 7 months ago