Memorial Day commemorates U.S. military personnel who died while in service. It was first enacted by former slaves to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War and was later extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m.

In West Seattle you can observe Memorial Day at the Forest Lawn Cemetery Memorial Day 2011 Ceremony presented by American Legion Post 160
from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. It is located at 6701 30th Avenue SW