Actually, Memorial Day ( Decoration Day) started to honor those who died in the Civil War but it has come to include those who died in all wars. (Declared or not, including terrorist actions) While generally thought to mean the military, I would include civilians who dies as well such as the Merchant Marine but certainly not limited to them. As a veteran, (Navy Viet nam era and Gulf War) Thank you all for remembering. And a special thanks to the parents who give up their sons and daughters for our country. Kindest reguards, Neil