This PowerPoint presentation starts with a basic Memorial Day quiz. As you go through the slides, discuss the correct answer. Kids “who know it all” love to let us know how smart they are. Those who don’t know what it’s all about, will by the end of the session. After the quiz, use the rest of the slides to discuss various aspects of Memorial day. If you have some willing veterans, have them come and show you how to do a real salute or to stand at attention. If they still fit in their uniform, ask them to wear it. End your time praying for those who did serve and for those serving now. Good luck getting through the day without tears … my son in law is in Afghanistan, his name is Andy, if you’ve no one else to pray for, you can pray for him! :-) Of course you can rearrange these slides however you like. Depending on how much your kids are used to discussing things, this whole presentation should take about 45 minutes.

1.Where do people celebrate Memorial Day? a. in a few states b. in the United States c. in all the countries in South America d. in the whole world

1.Where do people have Memorial Day? a. in a few states b. in the United States c. in all the countries in South America d. in the whole world

2. When is Memorial Day? a. the first Monday in May b. the last Monday in May c. the first Monday in September d. the third Thursday in November

2. When is Memorial Day? a. the first Monday in May b. the last Monday in May c. the first Monday in September d. the third Thursday in November

3.Who is remembered on Memorial Day? a. the people who led the American Revolution b. the Presidents of the United States c. Americans who died fighting in wars d. family members who have died

3.Who is remembered on Memorial Day? a. the people who led the American Revolution b. the Presidents of the United States c. Americans who died fighting in wars d. family members who have died

4.What do many people do on Memorial Day? a. They put flowers and flags on graves and have parades. b. They go to school and to work. c. They give each other heart-shaped cards. d. They make snow forts.

4.What do many people do on Memorial Day? a. They put flowers and flags on graves and have parades. b. They go to school and to work. c. They give each other heart-shaped cards. d. They make snow forts.

5.What is sometimes given to a brave soldier? a. a box of chocolate b. a fancy hat c. a flower to wear d. a medal

5.What is sometimes given to a brave soldier? a. a box of chocolate b. a fancy hat c. a flower to wear d. a medal

6. Name two items associated with Memorial Day. a. Shamrocks & Corned Beef b. Flowers and Flags c. Valentines and Chocolates d. Bunnies and baskets

6. Name two items associated with Memorial Day. a. Shamrocks & Corned Beef b. Flowers and Flags c. Valentines and Chocolates d. Bunnies and baskets

7. Why do you celebrate Memorial Day? a. To honor our fallen servicemen b. To honor the pilgrims c. To honor Abraham Lincoln d. To honor Christians

7. Why do you celebrate Memorial Day? a. To honor our fallen servicemen b. To honor the pilgrims c. To honor Abraham Lincoln d. To honor Christians

8. What are we most likely to do on Memorial Day? a. Pick out a Christmas Tree b. Hide Easter Eggs c. Go to school d. Bring flowers to the cemetery

8. What are we most likely to do on Memorial Day? a. Pick out a Christmas Tree b. Hide Easter Eggs c. Go to school d. Bring flowers to the cemetery

9. Which of these songs are we most likely to hear? a. Silent Night b. Taps c. Here comes Peter Cotton tale d. Jesus Loves Me

9. Which of these songs are we most likely to hear? a. Silent Night b. Taps c. Here comes Peter Cotton tale d. Jesus Loves Me

Have you heard “ Taps ” before? Taps are played at the end of the day. Service men and women stand at attention during the music. Let ’ s stand up and listen ….

For many, this day carries no special meaning except perhaps an extra day off from work and school, a barbecue, the start of the summer holiday season, and for stores, the opportunity to hold their annual Memorial Day Weekend sale.

In reality, the holiday is observed in honor of our nation's armed service personnel who were killed in wartime.

WarDeaths World War I 116, World War II 408, Okinawa 14, D-Day 1, Iwo Jima 6, Korean War 54, Vietnam War 58, Beirut Lebanon Persian Gulf, Present, Afghanistan Present, Iraq 3,444

Each headstone represents a story to be told... a past to be remembered.

ALL GAVE SOME... SOME GAVE ALL

* By visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. Where Valor Proudly Sleeps

* By visiting memorials. I AM THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER, AND MAYBE I DIED IN VAIN BUT IF I WERE ALIVE AND MY COUNTRY CALLED... I'D DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN.

* By renewing a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, and orphans of our fallen dead, and to aid the disabled veterans.

* By flying the US Flag and the 'POW/MIA Flag at half-staff until noon.

* By praying with and for our President and for those serving right now.

* By participating in a "National Moment of Remembrance": at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”