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‘For My Boys': A Vietnam War Hero's Last Letter Home
On Memorial Day, News4 remembers Sgt. 1st Class Marshall Robertson, of Virginia. He was killed in Vietnam in 1969 on a final assignment he didn’t have to take. In a last love letter to his wife, Robertson said he was doing it “for my boys” and asked her to forgive him.
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‘For My Boys': A Vietnam War Hero's Last Letter Home
On Memorial Day, we remember Sgt. 1st Class Marshall Robertson, of Virginia. He was killed in Vietnam in 1969 on a final assignment he didn’t have to take. His daughter reads his final letter home. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
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Thousands Attend National Memorial Day Parade in DC
Thousands of people attended the National Memorial Day Parade in D.C. on Monday, despite rain. “This is still the greatest country in the world,” a World War II veteran who attended said. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Bill Honors Americans Who Joined Canadian, British Forces During World War II
A growing effort seeks to honor the thousands of Americans who didn’t wait to join the fight against Hitler in Europe. They jumped in early to join Canadian and British forces. News4’s Julie Carey reports.
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‘Rolling to Remember' Riders Bring Attention to PTSD, POW-MIA
Riders are seeking to bring attention to the effect of PTSD on those who have served, as well as their caregivers, News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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‘A Chance to Reflect': The Meaning of Memorial Day in DC
From Sunday’s concert at the foot of the Capitol to the dutiful placing of the flags on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to honor the sacrifice of those who gave it all for country. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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‘A Chance to Reflect': The Meaning of Memorial Day in DC
Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to honor the sacrifice of those who gave it all for country, and the nation’s capital will mark it with events from Sunday’s concert at the foot of the Capitol to the dutiful placing of the flags on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
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5 Things to Know About Memorial Day Including Its Controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts. Memorial Day has long been a source of contention and contradiction, from its shifting origin stories to today’s mattress sales.
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USAA Poppy Wall in DC Pays Tributes to Military Heroes
A temporary installation has popped up on the National Mall to celebrate Memorial Day and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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This Is the History and Meaning Behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect as a nation.
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Busy Memorial Day Travel Weekend Begins
Millions of travelers have begun their Memorial Day Weekend travel, with the weekend expected to bring record numbers of people of the move.
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Three Tips on How to Safely Handle Food While Barbecuing on Memorial Day
It’s barbecue season! But before firing up the grill for Memorial Day, here are some tips on how best to avoid food poisoning at backyard BBQs.
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Rolling to Remember, USAA Poppy Wall Pay Tribute in DC for Memorial Day
The Rolling to Remember motorcycle rally and USAA Poppy Wall are returning to the District for Memorial Day weekend, offering the chance to pay tributes to military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifices.
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Her Viral Tweet Started a Movement to Visit Graves of Fallen Heroes Whose Families Can't Be There on Memorial Day
The Honor Project needs more volunteers to help.
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1 Million DC-Area Residents Expected to Travel for Memorial Day
News4’s Megan McGrath reports on traffic for this long holiday weekend.
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‘Thank You': Soldiers Placing American Flags at Headstones in Arlington Cemetery
The Army’s Old Guard is continuing a long tradition of Memorial Day weekend and placing flags on the grave sites of service members buried at Arlington National Cemetery. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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These Are the Cities with the Cheapest Memorial Day Flights
Orlando, New York City and Chicago are among the cities with the cheapest flights this Memorial Day weekend according to Priceline.