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Memorial Day and What It Stands For

Per Wikipedia, Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many volunteers place an American flag on graves of military personnel in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the United States.

L. G. Everist, Inc has been a part of creating several Veterans Memorial Parks. Above is the park in Dell Rapids, SD that we helped with. Other parks are located in Colman, SD, and Egan, SD.

Many cities and people have claimed to have first celebrated the event. In 1868, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic called for a "Decoration Day", which was widely celebrated. By 1890, every Northern state had adopted it as a holiday. The World Wars turned it into a generalized day of remembrance instead of just for the Civil War. In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as "Memorial Day" and changed its observance to the last Monday in May.

Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military: Armed Forces Day (which is earlier in May), an unofficial U.S. holiday for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces, and Veterans Day (on November 11), which honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces

Take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices that our Armed Forces have made and the liberties those sacrifices have afforded us.

LGE Mountain Division Area Manager Richard Schneider is taking a leave of absence to travel with his family. They plan on a 20-plus stop trip around the globe. Richard’s son Xander (10), daughter Zurie, (8) and wife Amanda will be joining him on a journey that promises to be incredible. Richard has been with the company since February of 2001 and has been an integral part of Colorado's growth throughout the years. We look forward to Richard and his family’s safe return!

Rick Everist III

VP Midwest Division

L. G. Everist, Inc.

Happy Birthday!

May 28

Dave Cumrine

Firestone

May 30

Justin MacDonald

Dell Rapids East

Nathan Haak

Jasper

Kody Moriston

East Sioux Quarry

Dennis Dedenius

Myrl & Roy's Shop

June 2

James Thuringer

Myrl & Roy's Fleet

Richard Schneider

Fort Lupton

June 3

Patrick Nelson

East Sioux Quarry

Chase Moffatt

Myrl & Roy's Paving

Congratulations Graduates!

Graduate: Isaac Jenner

Employee Relation: Shari Jenner - Mother

Hometown: Colman, SD

School: Colman-Egan

Degree/future plans: Isaac wants to be a cop when he grows up like his Uncle

Graduate: Trinidy Fuhrman

Employee Relation: Melody Fuhrman - Mother

Hometown: Washta, IA

School: River Valley Wolverines

Degree/future plans: Wanting to become a Equine Massage Therapist

Graduate: Madison Mousel

Employee Relation: Steve Mousel - Father

Hometown: LeMars, IA

School: Gehlen Catholic High School

Future plans: Iowa State University for Marketing

Graduate: Myles McCarty

Employee Relation: Elizabeth McCarty - Mother

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

School: Lincoln Highschool

Degree/future plans: Work

Graduate: Evan Schade

Employee Relation: Reed Schade - Father

Hometown: Volga, SD

School: Sioux Valley High School

Future plans: South Dakota State University - Civil Engineering

Graduate: Xavier Sneve

Employee Relation: Deanna Koopman - Mother

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

School: University of South Dakota

Degree/future plans: Medical Equipment Research and Development

Graduate: Morgan Darner

Employee Relation: Jeff Darner - Father

Hometown: Harrisburg, SD

School: University of South Dakota - USD

Degree/future plans: Doctor of Physical Therapy / Work at Sanford Hospital – Sioux Falls SD

Graduate: Trentin Moeller

Employee Relation: Kevin Moeller - Father

Hometown: Galva, IA

School: Iowa State University

Degree/future plans: Graduating with a Bachelors of Science Degree - Majoring in Agricultural Business. Starting with Corteva in June as an Associate Territory Manager.