96.5 KVKI » Memorial day http://965kvki.com Best Variety Of Yesterday And Today Wed, 22 May 2013 22:46:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 15 Patriotic Memorial Day Pictures http://965kvki.com/15-patriotic-memorial-day-pictures/ http://965kvki.com/15-patriotic-memorial-day-pictures/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:45:16 +0000 Danny Fox http://965kvki.com/?p=183284 Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May (this year, it's May 27) and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many Americans fly the flag of the United States at half-mast from dawn until noon. Here are 15 patriotic Memorial D

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We celebrate Memorial Day in the United States every year on the last Monday in the month of May.

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I remember when I went to my High School reunion in downtown Shreveport, I was so surprised to see one of my favorite people from High School, Jonas Kelsall, in uniform. He

]]> http://965kvki.com/memorial-day-honoring-jonas-and-rob/feed/ 0 usatoday.com Remember The Real Meaning of Memorial Day http://965kvki.com/remember-the-real-meaning-of-memorial-day/ http://965kvki.com/remember-the-real-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 17:50:38 +0000 gonzo http://965kvki.com/?p=6878 The last Monday in May. A convenient three-day weekend to kick off summer. A weekend to get together with friends and family...throw some burgers and steaks on the grill...relax by the pool...maybe get away for a little vacation. To many, that's what Memorial Day is all about.

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