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 2 years ago

In Hyde Park now stands 52 stainless steel pillars, each one a memorial to one of the victims of the bombing attack in London that took place four years ago today.

The unveiling was part of a memorial service. Relatives of the dead laid flowers around the pillars at the end. picked by pocksucket 4 months 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 3 years 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 3 years 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 3 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 2 years 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 1 year ago

Thousands gathered today in South Carolina to pay tribute to the nine firefighers who died in the line of duty. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

Fire deputies went to the site around 7:30 Wednesday morning to find that a cloth draped over one of the columns had been lit on fire and had melted into the basalt column. picked by muppet 1 year ago

The most disgraceful behaviour of a drunken lad.

"The behaviour portrayed in this photograph is disgraceful and will not be tolerated. picked by ruthstark 3 weeks 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 2 years ago

Russia got it right. Why can't we? picked by suebe 8 months ago

For those that care about Canadian Minor hockey: The host team, the Vancouver Giants captured their first Canadian Hockey League championship in their short six-year history with a 3-1 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers in the final. picked by thebassman 2 years ago

"Michael 'Wacko Jacko' Jackson is in hell! WBC will be there to remind you to stop worshiping the dead. We will be there to tell you to Thank God for the death of this filthy, adulterous, idolatrous, gender-confused, nationality-confused, unthankful brute beast."

Says liberal church picked by Doggylives 4 months ago

Hoping we all remember them today and remain thankful that we're still with our loved ones. picked by kxmk 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years ago

Shortly after authorities identified their suspect in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum shooting Wednesday, the world began searching for traces of James W. von Brunn online. Those who Googled immediately were able to find him: a personal Web site claiming Jewish "conspiracies" on message boards. But those who started their hunt just a few hours later found only empty holes, information... read full post picked by bingo 5 months ago

A Scottish aristocrat is creating a memorial to the men and women who were put to death on the orders of his 17th-century predecessor.
"Sadly, there is nothing in the village to commemorate these people, so I decided to create a memorial maze in their honour." picked by kakana 7 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 2 years ago