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Memorial Day

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102-year-old WWII and Korean War veteran Stuart 'Boot' Gordon at Dillon's Memorial Day ceremony, surrounded by a respectful community.
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Dillon Memorial Day ceremony honors local heroes

At Dillon's Memorial Day ceremony, 102-year-old World War II and Korean War fighter pilot Stuart 'Boot' Gordon shared his reflections, bridging generations of service and sacrifice.

Adam Jankowski·May 26, 2026
Community members gather at a local memorial to honor fallen heroes, including police officers, on Memorial Day.
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Communities Broaden Memorial Day Tributes to Fallen Heroes

This Memorial Day, Gwinnett County, Georgia, will induct two fallen police officers into its local Fallen Heroes Memorial, a poignant example of how communities are broadening their definition of serv

Sofia Velazquez·May 25, 2026
A snow-covered Colorado mountain pass on Memorial Day weekend, with hikers braving the unexpected late-season snowfall and limited trail access.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Colorado Trails See Patchy Access, New Snow

More than a foot of new snow was reported at Rainbow Curve along Trail Ridge Road just days before Memorial Day, challenging expectations of widespread early access this season, according to CBS...

Khalid El-Sayed·May 23, 2026