There is a wonderful book called Emily of Deep Valley, by Maud Hart Lovelace. It begins close to Memorial Day, which at the time was called Decoration Day.
I wish we’d go back to calling it Decoration Day, actually. I think it would help remind us how and why the day was set aside. Read more here –
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2017/05/29/how-we-came-to-observe-memorial-day-as-a-federal-holiday/2/#359d43af22b8
I hope that whether you’re working, or off from work today, you pause for a moment and remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.