Memorial Day
American Flag to fly half-staff until noon, the last Monday in May
Memorial Day
Message:
State Police across the country urge all motorists to wear their safety
restraints, drive sober and obey speed limits and other traffic laws during
the upcoming Memorial Day holiday travel period.
"State troopers will be out in full force, as visible reminders to drive
safely during this important weekend," said NY State Police Superintendent
James W. McMahon. "They will enforce traffic laws and assist motorists, paying
particular attention to safety belt and child restraint violations."
Drivers are reminded that all passengers are required to wear seat belts
or be secured in approved child safety seats or restraints.
Child Safety
Seats
Boaters Beware - The Coast Guard will be out in force to help your holiday
be safe and happy. For the safety of your passengers and yourself,
and to avoid a citation should you be stopped for an inspection, information
on what you need to have onboard can be found here:
Safe
Boating
3 o'clock in the afternoon local
time
Please join us, along with millions of "Americans everywhere,
to pause for one minute at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day, to remember
and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for
all."
Office
of the Press Secretary, the White House
For Teachers and Students
Celebrating
Memorial Day (mini-unit, Georgia Learning)
Memorial
Day (Education World)
What
is Memorial Day? (Time for Kids, printable story)
About
Memorial Day (Haskell Elem School)
A
Special Memorial Day (lesson)
Free Activities
Send
a Free Ecard (or print and color one) from Crayola
Free
Craft Activities for Memorial Day (Enchanted
Learning)
Memorial
Day: Crack the Code (free)
Free Memorial
Day Clip Art (Annie's Place)
More
information
Memorial
Day (resource)
ASKACOP.org