Soldiers and Veterans and First Responders and Leaders Appreciation - Thank YOU and Welcome Home from Patricia Adams Live! A Pre-recorded Episode. Poem: When Tomorrow Starts Without Me Link of Events: Washington, DC By Rachel Cooper Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country. This is a great time to honor our veterans and famous Americans by visiting the monuments in Washington, DC. The Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the busy summer season and the Washington, DC region celebrates with family friendly events and special services.