As most of us ready for picnics, family gatherings, parades and the day that marks the first official day of summer, "Let Us Not Forget", what Memorial Day is about. The Day was first observed in 1861 as Decoration Day, with the official observance occurring in 1868. The day began as the women would take flowers to the graves of those soldiers who lost their lives while fighting the wars. The name change from Decoration Day to Memorial Day did not become official until signed into Federal law in 1967. Let us remember the men and women that committed their lives and did not return home to give us the freedom to attend picnics, family gatherings and other events that we may take for granted on a daily basis.

The Officers and Members of the West Bradford Fire Company wish everyone a Safe Memorial Day.