Memorial Day is
observed on the last Monday in May. It is a federal holiday in the United States of America to remember
and honor the men and women who have died while serving the country. It is a
day of remembrance of the valor and courage shown by extraordinary souls who
thought above their own self. After the American
Civil War of 1868, the Grand Army of the Republic established
a day for the country to decorate the graves of the heroes with flowers and called
it Decoration Day.
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Eventually by the end of 20th Century, the Union
and Confederate holiday celebrations merged to form the Memorial Day. Today, It is a day to celebrate freedom gifted
by the sacrifices of many families with speeches, parades and BBQ’s that last
the whole weekend leading up to the Memorial Day.
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Over time Second
Life residents have celebrated various real life holidays in the virtual world.
Memorial Day is also observed by Linden Labs, which has its offices at San
Francisco, USA. On this day Linden Labs offices are closed, though in-world
help is available. A series of Memorials and events are taking place in SL.
Stop by to visit any you like.
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The museums and
historical venues dedicated to this day are:
The Path to Freedom is a beautiful venue that has been built to honor
and remember all those who have served the US Armed Forces and the families
that had to face many wars. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Thynk/174/35/23
Operation Enduring Freedom is a memorial dedicated to all the men
and women of the US Armed Forces who lost their lives in Afghanistan. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Arena/70/95/46
Second Life Cold War Museum endeavours to educate the Second Life
residents the most frightening periods and facts during the Cold War. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Xemia/74/222/23
Best in Red
White and Blue contest with L$500 on board will be held at 6 pm on 25th May, 2015 at the Radio Active Night Club. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Icefyre/30/79/24
Dj BrendaLee
will be playing great tunes at the grand opening at the Leopard Lounge and will also celebrate Memorial Day. They have
invited all the Marine Corps, armed forces and others in the Under the Sea
theme party from 6pm to 8pm on May 25th
2015. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serena%20Capri/197/218/25
TexRMoon is having
its Karaoke Night on this special day at 6pm
and live singing is welcomed by party crashers.
Or if you would
like to buy some exclusive Memorial Day decorations, visit the following venues.
The House of Winddragon has various decorations from flowers and cards to
cakes and food available at reasonable prices. There is also a bakery and a
flower shop. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winddragon%20Isle/147/12/26/
DeCuir Creations Fireworks under the guidance of Henri, is the
best place to search for fireworks with realism and quality in virtual world
sharing the true spirit specially for this holiday.
Dakota’s Creations has décor like furniture, plants, balloons, flex
etc. to celebrate Memorial Day.
Look into marketplace for other decorations and
outfits. There are over 1020 items related to Memorial Day. https://marketplace.secondlife.com/products/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search%5Bcategory_id%5D=&search%5Bmaturity_level%5D=GM&search%5Bkeywords%5D=memorial+day
To see other
holidays officially celebrated by Linden Labs, visit http://secondlife.wikia.com/wiki/Holidays.
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