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This Memorial Day

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

After a decade of two wars, there are many lost lives to mourn, and nature is doing all it can to comfort.

Honoring the Exchange of Life for Life

By ALEX HORTON — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Every year in the lead up to Memorial Day, one veteran of the Iraq War ponders the loss of his comrades and how to let go.

Tropical Storm Beryl Threatens the Southeast

By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Beaches in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina braced for the arrival of Tropical Storm Beryl, which made landfall late Sunday.

Many Claim to Be Memorial Day Birthplace

By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Memorial Day originated after the Civil War, an effort at reconciliation in the aftermath of a young nation’s most savage years. But where? That is a more complicated question.

As Memorial Day Nears, a Single Image That Continues to Haunt

By LILY BURANA — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A bereaved wife lies near her husband's coffin as a Marine stands by. Todd Heisler's image of Katherine Cathey continues to stir military and veteran wives seven years after it was taken.

As Hip-Hop Devotees Come in, Many Miami Beach Residents Prepare to Leave

By LIZETTE ALVAREZ — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Police officials will step up law enforcement as 200,000 to 300,000 visitors pour into private clubs this Memorial Day weekend.

Spare Times for Memorial Day for May 25-31

By ANNE MANCUSO — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A selected guide to Memorial Day events in the New York area, New Jersey and Connecticut.

What's Your Memorial Day Tradition?

By THE NEW YORK TIMES — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

At War is asking you, our readers, to tell us about your Memorial Day traditions and rituals.

Mauve Stinger Jellyfish Invade Cocoa Beach

By LIZETTE ALVAREZ — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

In Florida, the summer’s first big beach weekend could be summed up by the word “Ouch!” as a mauve stingers claimed 10 miles of beach in time for Memorial Day.

No Rest on the Hamptons Party Tour

By BOB MORRIS — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For many at a party for Hamptons magazine last Sunday at the new Southampton Social Club, it was a traditionally beautiful evening with a storied history.

Mauve Stingers in Cocoa Beach Were Reproducing

By HENRY FOUNTAIN — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The jellyfish bloom in large numbers because it increases their chances of reproducing.

Mets’ Alderson Soldiers On Without His Father

By HARVEY ARATON — Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Sandy Alderson, a former Marine infantry officer and the Mets’ first-year general manager, had a moment to reflect on how his father died last November after surviving 3 wars and 33 years as an Air Force pilot.

Among the Graves This Memorial Day

Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Whatever you make of the wars in which soldiers fought, whatever you make of war itself, their sacrifices are real and permanent.

Popular Demand

By SHELLY FREIERMAN — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Chart lists top 10 Memorial Day weekend movies; photo

Forgetting Why We Remember

By DAVID W. BLIGHT — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The surprising origins, and true meaning, of Memorial Day.