NC H1141

Expresses the General Assembly's profound gratitude and appreciation to all men and women of the United States military for their selfless service.

Honors the memory of all veterans who have died since the last Memorial Day.

Extends deepest sympathy to families of service members who made the ultimate sacrifice and pledges that their sacrifices shall never be forgotten.

Provides historical context for Memorial Day, noting its origins in 1868 as Decoration Day and establishment as a federal holiday in 1968 to be observed on the last Monday of May beginning in 1971.

Between 1775 and 1991, more than 41,892,120 men and women served in the United States military during times of war, of which over 1,190,000 died during their service.