Germany unveiled a memorial Tuesday to the long-ignored gay victims of the Nazi Regime, a monument that also aims to address discrimination today by confronting visitors with an image of a same-sex couple kissing. picked by doggylives 2 months ago

A group of about 20 people headed down to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial for some flash mob fun. To celebrate Jefferson’s birthday, they would meet on the steps of the memorial, dance for about 10 minutes, and leave.

Instead they were arrested with no explanation given to them or to the parties asking about them. via picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

You know, it is a lot easier to get away with faking your demise if you don't attend the memorial service so you can hear what people have to say. :-) picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Five teenage girls spraypainted anti-Anzac (Aussie Veteran's Day) slogans on a war memorial hours before the Anzac Day dawn service was due to begin. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

A 'celebration of his life, not a sad funeral' said his father, is what the Irwin memorial will be about. 3000 free tickets were given to those dedicated fans who waited for hours to get a ticket. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

Hoping we all remember them today and remain thankful that we're still with our loved ones. picked by kxmk 1 year ago

A photo album created by an SS officer stationed at Auschwitz has been donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The unique album shows the life and activities of officers at the camp. Compare those officers to the prisoners. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

He and his buddy solicited scrap metal from people claiming they were using to erect a statue to Iraq War vets. They kept the cash, but a judge who uses his brain handed out the right punishment! picked by Moe 12 months ago

Today is the 63rd anniversary of D-Day. Go here to learn more about the men who went through hell that day. picked by Moe 1 year ago

The New York Yankees visited the memorial of the Virginia Tech massacre today to pay homage to the 32 victims and then played the Hokies baseball team in an exhibition game. The Yankees won 11 to 0, but students were more than happy just to have the Yankees present.

A-Rod called it his proudest day wearing his striped uniform. picked by mahler87 4 months ago

Why wouldn’t they? There are no enemies in their cosmology. Violence itself is the enemy.
Which means the hijackers are victims too.
Oh, and we also sort of deserved it because of our “total support of Israel.” (video)

Ahhgg!! %#@%%#%&)&! picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

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__ 2 months ago

In a cruel twist of fate - a teenager was killed by a hit-and-run driver at the same spot where his 14-year-old friend had died in a car crash just hours earlier. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Few occupations show as much support for fallen brothers and sisters as firemen and police officers. Here's one such show of support, 10,000 strong picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

President Bush helped the Air Force make a dream come true on Saturday, dedicating a hilltop monument for the service to the memory of airmen lost defending America and to those that fight for it still picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

Yes you read that right. 24 hours before Cecil Howard Sinclair's service was to begin. The church's website is here if you feel so inclined to read about them. Sometimes I wonder if we are not evolving backwards. UGH. picked by Moe 11 months ago

About 45 feet beneath the ocean's surface lies a cemetery with gates, pathways, plaques and even benches.

The Neptune Memorial Reef, which opened last fall, is seen by its creators as a perfect final resting spot for those who loved the sea. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

Thousands gathered today in South Carolina to pay tribute to the nine firefighers who died in the line of duty. picked by hisidea 1 year ago

The Westboro Baptist Church out of Topeka, Kansas announced Monday representatives would show up to protest New Life Church Wednesday.
The first line reads "Thank god for sending this tragedy,” going on to include, "God hates New Life Church," before including Biblical references and anti-gay language. picked by Steffanie 7 months ago