Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
http://www.history.com/topics/memorial-day-history©Eddy Perez, LSU University Relations
In Remembrance of Those Who Have Given All.
[photo courtesy of The Patriot Post]
For Maurice. Rest in peace, and thank you. (Taken with instagram)
“One miiiillllion dollars!” on Flickr.
The boy cracks me up.
Children of the ’80s, you may have to explain this one to the younger generations.
How long until pitchers and catchers report? on Flickr.
The Japanese magnolias are in bloom!
LSU is now on Instagram. Our username is ViewLSU.
I’ve never been one much for flower shots, but this one really jumped out for me.
My Flickr photos, in Pummelvision!
(Unfortunately, Pummelvision closes up shop today.)

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