Pierpont Communications, Inc.

Memorial Day weekend is upon us! This gives you ample time while relaxing to spend time with family, friends and honor those who fought for us in the past and those who still do today. It’s also a great opportunity to expand and explore the online database of information and media covering our nation’s military history. At some point this weekend, we ask that you do one of two things: Learn or Share.
 

The web is full of amazing resources and interactive experiences to help educate you and your family about Memorial Day. Here is a list of good resources you can visit this weekend:
 

The Veterans History Project – Review correspondence, photos, drawings and other first-account documents from World War I to present conflicts.
 

Flickr – Visit this pool of remembrance and memorial photos. You can also contribute your own if you have a Flickr account.
 

The History Channel – Check out their interactive features to learn about the history of Memorial Day, the Civil War and World War II.
 

Say “thank you” on the various social networks for our armed forces. Here is a social media directory for the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. You can visit their social networks and share your support with them.
 

Add your own family’s accounts, documents and stories to the growing online database. Upload documents, images or videos to any social network. If you don’t know how, you can always ask a family member, friend or even your local Pierponter who knows how to do so.
 

Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. And THANK YOU to our own retired U.S. Air Force Col. Terry Hemeyer, Alpha Troop of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment and to all the members, past and present, of the U.S. military.