SERVICES ABOUT CONTACT CAREERS LOG IN RECENT NEWS News Categories Awards & Recognitions True North News Veteran News Memorial Day Celebration Posted By: True North | Categories: Veteran News As families and friends are hitting the road, or shopping for grill items in preparation for the holiday weekend, we would like to take a moment to remember why Memorial Day is a holiday. Originally designated Declaration Day, Memorial Day is celebrated in honor of all those who have lost their lives in service to the United States of America. DID YOU KNOW? Memorial Day was originally designated in honor of those who lost their lives in the Civil War 1.8 million Americans have given their lives for America since 1775 Red poppies symbolize fallen military. This tradition was born from a poem written by Lt. Col. John McCrae, 1915 called “In Flander’s Field” Learn more about Memorial Day. Tags: Memorial Day WHY WORK FOR TRUE NORTH? Safety Training View Jobs Veteran Owned A MILITARY INSPIRED COMPANY At True North Management Services, a veteran-owned and operated company, we are committed the service men and women who protect our freedom. And that commitment runs deep. We do more than just hire, train and work alongside veterans and active reservists. Active reservists and veterans who become a part of our team find our culture borrows from the strength of their military experience. True North is a place where you can easily make the transition into civilian life while still making the discipline, commitment and values of the military part of your work life. LEARN MORE NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION READ MORE TRUE NORTH RECEIVES HIGHEST LEVEL AWARD FROM THE ESGR STATE COMMITTEE READ MORE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS – TRUE NORTH FEATURED NATIONWIDE FOR VETERAN HIRING PROGRAM READ MORE TRUE NORTH OFFICES AND WAREHOUSES Missouri Corporate Office 940 Biltmore Fenton, MO 63026 636.717.0111 Kansas Office 1190 W 149th Street Olathe, KS 66061 913.254.1100 ©2021 True North Management Services, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | News | Careers