Hoping we all remember them today and remain thankful that we're still with our loved ones. picked by kxmk 3 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 6 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 8 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

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 2 years ago

A park in Aberdeen, WA, has a granite stone honoring Kurt Cobain, which has the quote, “Drugs are bad for you. They will f*** you up.” Except there are no censoring asterisks.

Of course, some locals are upset about that. picked by arsphidius 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 3 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 3 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 3 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 3 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 2 years 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 2 years ago

..or the government will initiate proceedings to seize it.

*They have 950 acres, why do they need 500 more?* picked by cb__ 6 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 year ago