Lou Carnesecca (1925–2024), legendary St. John’s basketball coach

Lou Carnesecca was the longtime basketball coach for St. John’s University in New York City, reaching the postseason in all of his 24 seasons and racking up 526 career wins.

Merle Smith (1944–2021), first Black graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Cmdr. Merle Smith was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who was the first Black graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Honor your veteran's memory with a free, permanent Military Times tribute

Legacy.com is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new relationship with the Military Times that offers families a free way to honor and share their veteran’s life story.

How Veterans Grieve

Honoring their fallen comrades is a uniquely powerful experience for America's military veterans.

Tab Hunter (1931 - 2018), 1950s teen heartthrob

Actor and singer starred in "Damn Yankees!"…

POW-MIA: You Are Not Forgotten

On POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor missing American service members and their families.

America Remembers Memorial Day (video)

We observe Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice of all of those who have died while serving in the armed forces. It grew out of the nation’s need to pay respects to the 750,000 servicemen who died on both sides during the American Civil War. Competing Union and Confederate holidays were merged and over time Memorial Day came to cover all those lost in service to their country.

Florence Finch (1915 - 2016), unsung World War II hero

Unsung war hero was a member of the Philippine resistance in World War II...

How Can I Honor Fallen Veterans Before & After Memorial Day? 4 Ideas

Memorial Day is a particularly American holiday tradition, one that embodies what’s been described as our nation’s “secular civil religion.” That is, while Americans don’t all share the same religious beliefs, historically we have shared a sacred respect for citizens who devote their lives to the service of the national good. Those who sacrifice their lives in defense of the nation are traditionally honored as the noblest among us.

Soldiers Remembering Soldiers

No one understands the life of a U.S. service member better than a fellow veteran.

MIA No More

This Veterans Day, we're offering a special salute to those Missing In Action.

In Remembrance of Women Who Served

We honor 11 American servicewomen who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Missing Them at the Parade

Today we salute the veterans who never failed to honor their fallen comrades at Memorial Day parades.