Memorial Day

[Robyn]

Is there a congressional law passed in 2000 for a moment of silence at 3 pm for our fallen soldiers on memorial Day??

[annie]

> Is there a congressional law passed in 2000 for a moment of
> silence at 3 pm for our fallen soldiers on memorial Day??

Can silence be legislated?

[External Poster]

This posting is from: Howard Petschel
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Not that I am aware of, it simply is a sign of respect

Harriot

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[Valorie]

Yes, there was a national moment of remembrance at 3pm (technically congress just asks people to join in). It is just a reminder as to what this day is really about. Respect and gratitude to all who served.

[External Poster]

This posting is from: Kumiko Watanabe
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Hi Robyn

Yes. It is called the National Moment of Remembrance passed in 2010.

If you want to find out more info on this search using the title
above.

Passed by Congress and also known as Public Law 106-579, the National
Moment of Remembrance is to be practiced by all Americans throughout the
nation at 3pm local time.

Hope it answers your question.

I also found this on the Internet

"Participate in the nationwide National Moment of Remembrance. In 2010,
Congress passed and the president signed an act creating a National
Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day. All Americans are encouraged to
stop whatever they are doing at 3 p.m. and participate in a moment of
silence and reflection on the sacrifices of the men and women in the
military. It is suggested that "Taps" be played if possible. "

So you were correct.

- Kumi

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[External Poster]

This posting is from: Kumiko Watanabe
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Oops typo in 2000 not 2010 - that Internet article also had the wrong
year.

Sorry

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[Robyn]

THANK YOU
R