Friend and foe alike, united by injury

The Muffled drum's sad roll has beat

The soldier's last tattoo;

No more on Life's parade shall meet

That brave and fallen few.

On Fame's eternal camping-ground

Their silent tents are spread,

And Glory guards, with solemn round,

The bivouac of the dead.

Bivouac Of The Dead, by Theodore O'Hara

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.  In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.  A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.

To all our players, once again we have an opportunity to remember our forefathers, relations and friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice, for what they believe in, wherever, whenever they were.

In commemoration of this day, we are running a competition, read more about it here.

The War Thunder Team