Reminder: All Cicero District 99 offices and buildings will be CLOSED on Today, Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Memorial Day is more than just the start of summer or a long weekend — it is a day to honor and remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 

Originally known as "Decoration Day," Memorial Day began after the Civil War as communities gathered to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags. Today, Americans across the nation continue this tradition to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and service of our military heroes. 
🎖️ Some meaningful Memorial Day facts: 
• Over 1.3 million Americans have given their lives in military service throughout our nation's history. 
• At 3 P.M. local time, a National Moment of Remembrance is observed across the country. 
• The red poppy flower became a symbol of remembrance after World War I, inspired by the famous poem in Flanders Fields. 

As we enjoy time with family and friends, let us also take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we have because of those who served and sacrificed. 

We wish all of our District 99 community a safe, meaningful, and restful Memorial Day!