Memorial Day is a day often tied to city-wide events. This year, Ypsilanti will host a parade and will place crosses at the graves of service members.
The holiday is meant to remember people who have served in the military.
Mike Muha is a Vietnam veteran with Veterans for Peace.
<i>“One thing is to, to think about, you know, what it’s like to be in the military, what it’s like to be in a war, and to really, really think about the causes of war and what we can do to stop future wars.”</i>
Muha thinks the day can also be celebrated by honoring veterans still alive.
There are volunteer options available through different organizations. One example is to volunteer at veterans’ hospitals.
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