“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”
-A.Lincoln
“On Memorial Day, in Wisconsin and across America, we are called upon to remember, reflect on, and honor our nation’s fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price and the loved ones, friends, and colleagues who miss them and cherish their memory every day.”
-T.Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #263 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 26, 2025, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor and remember the nation’s fallen heroes, as well as the family members and loved ones they left behind.
“As we honor Memorial Day, we solemnly pay tribute to service members throughout our nation’s history who have given their lives in service of the freedoms, principles, and values we hold dear,” said Gov. Evers. “These service members selflessly sacrificed their lives for this country, and we share a duty and a responsibility to protect and defend all those who have protected and defended us. On Memorial Day, in Wisconsin and across America, we are called upon to remember, reflect on, and honor our nation’s fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price and the loved ones, friends, and colleagues who miss them and cherish their memory every day.”
Brie Tennis with more on proper flag protocol.
If you are looking to be a part of our local events, ceremonies, and parades, you can CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS as The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation invites the community to gather in solemn remembrance and celebration during its Memorial Day Ceremony and Legacy Stones Dedication at the Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute in Altoona’s River Prairie Park.
In Eau Claire, the popular Memorial Day parade is set. FULL DETAILS WITH A CLICK HERE. And CLICK HERE to see what Mother Nature has planned for us today and get your First Alert weather forecast.
Across the Union, millions of holiday travelers are enjoying cheaper gas this Memorial Day. GasBuddy says the national average for a gallon of gas will be about three-dollars-and-eight-cents, which would be the cheapest Memorial Day gas since 2021. The gas price website says adjusted for inflation, it could be the lowest Memorial Day gas price since 2003. AAA says over 39-million people will travel by car over the holiday weekend, up three percent from last year.
When it comes to the big screen, it was the biggest Memorial Day weekend at the box office ever. Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” brought in more than 145 million dollars in its opening release week. Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” cruised into the box office with a release week profit north of 63 million. “Final Destination Bloodlines” grossed out audiences while grossing 89 million dollars in its second week on the big screen.
And outside when it comes to those popular grill outs, what are we tossing on? Memorial Day is the kick off to summer and for many the first BBQ of the season. Brie Tennis with what is going on the grill:
Whatever plans you have for Memorial Day, we wish you a safe one and also moments to reflect on those who gave all to allow us to celebrate all we have.
You are not forgotten.
“All gave some; some gave all. Remember them this Memorial Day.”
