Memorial Day

As we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom this Memorial Day, we should also rejoice for the men and women who made it home safely.  Take a look at these happy homecomings.

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Americans across the country celebrate Memorial Day in honor of those who have died while in the military service. Though it's a day of remembrance, it also kicks off the most fun part of the year -- summer! For many, Memorial Day signals the beginning of beach season and barbecues. So let's celebrate America with these fun GIFs!

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Memorial Day means a three day long weekend, but it's actually a day of remembering the men and women who died while in uniform.  It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, but lets not forget those who fought for our freedom. Here are some Facebook covers I found for you to show your support.

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The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time:

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For the most part Mother Nature blessed us with one of the best Memorial Day weekends ever this year providing plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures to enjoy our outdoor activities. Cookouts, swimming at one of the area beaches, parades, boating or just plain relaxing in a hammock or lawn chair were all favored.

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On Memorial Day, we remember our fallen American soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in all wars. These heroes fought for our freedom without selfishly thinking of what could be at stake for them and their families.

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Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.

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As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.

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The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

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We asked for your grilling tips  for the Memorial Day weekend cookouts.  From starting with a cold beer to grilling a roast and making baked potatoes, we all have something new to try this year.  Check out these suggestions, even Hank Hill of King of the Hill fame offers his advice.  And he's a man that knows his propane and propane accessories.

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Trace Adkins is paying tribute to the men and women in uniform for Memorial Day weekend.  His latest song 'Semper Fi'  focuses on the Marines and he says he took extra steps to make sure the message was authentic.  Trace even showed the lyrics to a group of Marines before considering it finished.  'Semper Fi' is on Trace's 'Proud to Be Here' deluxe edition CD.  Check out a video with the song and clips from the Marines.

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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique.

We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame.

Check them out.

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