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an American cemetery in Belgium President Trump laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Big Idea:

Memorial Day is a solemn holiday when America takes time to remember all of those who died while serving their nation.

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- Flanders is a region in Belgium where many WW I battles took place

"Taps" is often played at Memorial Day Commemorations and funerals of military personnel.

There are no official words to the music, but below are some of the more popular verses.

Day is done, Gone the sun,
From the lake, From the hill,
From the sky.
All is well, Safely rest,
God is nigh.

Thanks and praise, For our days,
Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh.

Fades the light; And afar
Goeth day, And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well; Day has gone,
Night is on.

Go to sleep, Peaceful sleep,
May the Soldier or Sailor,
God keep.
On the land or the deep,
Safe in sleep.

Love, good night, Must thou go,
When the day, And the night
Need thee so?
All is well. Speedeth all
To their rest