Canton to Commemorate Memorial Day, Honor Veterans

As the unofficial start to summer, wearing white, and Cape weekends, is upon us. But May 30 is more than just an excuse for a long weekend and parties. The Federal Holiday, observed on the last Monday of the month, is steeped in history.

According to MemorialDay2011.org, the holiday first began as Decoration Day and honored the United States servicemen and women that died while serving their country.

"First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars," the website states.

Folks often visit the graves of veterans and decorate them with flags in cemeteries across the country, , in honor of Memorial Day.

The town of Canton will be commemorating Memorial Day with theMonday morning to honor the men and women of the military.

Canton's parade kicks off at 9:00 a.m., starting from and ending down Washington Street at the Veterans Memorial by the cemetery.