When we are young, we are with our parent(s) almost all the time. We eat together, sleep in the same house, and watch the same television shows. We know our parents' routines, friends, and activities. Then, we leave home and make maybe one or two short visits weekly, ...

For many people, Memorial day is simply a vacation day, a paid holiday, a long weekend. The day is typically spent relaxing, having a cook-out, and spending time with family.