Memorial Day is often seen as a day to commemorate fallen soldiers, as well as a day that marks the unofficial start to summer. In Arizona, there were events that commemorated the fallen, and people also packed the river and slopes for some outdoor action.
The day, according to the Associated Press, is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
"Very, very important that we remember our veterans and those who have served, because without them who died for this country, we wouldn't have the freedoms that we have today, and we want to thank God for the men and women who have lived in the ultimate sacrifice to our nation," said veteran Mark Burton.Closer to Downtown Phoenix, people placed miniature U.S. flags at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza. Some even placed personal mementos.
"It's important to us because without our veterans, we don't have the freedoms that we have," said Goodwin. "Anything we do, we're honoring people, and it is an honor to honor those who have served and sacrificed so much for us."Memorial Day: Salt River packed with people marking unofficial start to summer
"It’s very full," said Jordan Stone, who is visiting Arizona from Chicago. "We were concerned getting out here. We weren’t sure if we were going to be able to get in. We made a phone call, they said they were very packed today." Stone and his family, however, eventually snagged a coveted spot in the Pebble Beach Recreation Area parking lot.
By the late afternoon, the Pebble Beach Recreation Area re-opened as spaces opened up. The Blue Point Bridge and Water Users Sites remained close most of the day.
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