Rosemary writes: " I'm a little fuzzy about the specific names and dates difference countries have to commemorate their fallen in wars, so any one who can add or enlighten me, please do so! USA: Veterans/ or Memorial Day - when? - need more details here." USA = Veterans' Day is usually observed in honor of all 'living' veterans, while Memorial Day is to especially honor those who fell in battle, plus all dead in general, military or not. There are public parades and memorial speeches for the war heroes, while visiting Mum and Dad's grave is a private family affair. George in Pittsburgh