Jomarie Calasanz, 26, was found last week after she was swept away in the Kaweah River on Memorial Day, authorities said.

Originally called " Decoration Day," Memorial Day dates back to 1860s and commemorates those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Here is how Memorial Day came to be and when it falls in 2024.

Memorial Day, always celebrated on the last Monday in May, is a federal holiday and "is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women," the website added.

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and commemorates those who died serving the United States. Though the holiday's origins are not exact, it did start after the Civil War.

Buckle up, Memorial Day is going to be record-breaking. A projected 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, AAA announced, kicking off ...

With Memorial Day 2023 right around the corner, we take a look at what was once known as Decoration Day and why it's a day to celebrate those killed while serving in the U.S. military.

In addition to Memorial Day, there is also Armed Forces Day, celebrating current military members on the third Saturday in May, and Veterans Day, honoring all veterans on Nov. 11 every year.

A memorial festival is being held at May's Bounty for Lee Nurse, who was one of the first victims of Covid-19.

Matthew died May 26 after falling off a parade trailer during the Green Memorial Day parade. The memorial stone for Matthew ...

But, though the holiday has been observed on the last Monday in May for decades, it wasn’t always that way. Memorial Day was initially set on May 30 — no matter what day of the week that would be.

Memorial Day is listed as one of the 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Most federal workers are entitled to paid holiday time off.