On this day in 1868, the first major Memorial Day observance is held (known to many at the time as "Decoration Day"), with mourners honoring the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. | We Are The Mighty

A mass memorial service for the 14 uniformed officers and two civilians who died in last week’s Mariental car accident is scheduled to take place today at the Persiana Stadium in Mariental. Mourners, including security service chiefs and government officials, are arriving at the venue. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to deliver a tribute during the service. Emil Xamro Seibeb #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp | NBC Digital News