A Day to Remember in Melbourne

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Melbourne Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Melbourne to info@americantowns.com)


Vietnam War
Scott Douglas Richardson
Arphalia L Jr Richardson
Norman Dale Brown
John Jacob Gunther
David Curtis Greeson
Gerald H Gaylor
John Egbert Greeson
Richard Mead Waterbury
Paul L Berry


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II



Memorial Day Announcements
Space Coast Area Transit's Memorial Day Changes