America is a country built on the core values of democracy, liberty, equality, and justice for all. These ideals continue to shine thanks to the courageous men and women who gave their lives defending our freedoms.
This Memorial Day weekend, Acorn Stairlifts proudly pauses to honor all U.S. military members who made the ultimate sacrifice and to thank every veteran and active service member for their unwavering dedication.
Read on to discover the history and meaning of Memorial Day and learn how Acorn Stairlifts continues to support your freedom, independence, and peace of mind—starting right in the heart of it all—your home.
When Is Memorial Day 2025?
Memorial Day is observed every year on the last Monday of May.
This year, Memorial Day 2025 falls on Monday, May 26.
What Is Memorial Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?
The Memorial Day holiday is observed every year in honor of all of the brave men and women who have died during their service in the U.S. military.
However, the holiday was originally known as “Decoration Day,” initially intended to honor all of the soldiers who died during the Civil War.
Decoration Day was widely observed for the first time on May 30, 1868, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization comprised of former Union soldiers and sailors.
It was known as Decoration Day due to the common practice of people honoring fallen soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags.
Decoration Day was designated as a legal holiday for the first time in New York in 1873, with several states following suit and declaring it a legal holiday as well by the late 1800s.
Since then, the holiday has evolved into what is now known as Memorial Day, honoring not just the fallen soldiers of the Civil War, but all of the fallen soldiers that have served our country.
However, it wasn’t until 1971 that Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act and declared that Memorial Day was to be observed on the last Monday of May.
Over the years, Memorial Day has also morphed into a weekend that unofficially marks the beginning of summer. Many friends and families choose to celebrate Memorial Day by hosting cookouts or going on trips over the long weekend.
How Acorn Stairlifts Supports Your Independence and Quality of Life
Acorn Stairlifts believes that everyone is entitled to the right of mobility, independence, and freedom to move at will throughout their beloved homes.
This Memorial Day, Acorn wants to remind you how we can help you exercise your rights of freedom and independence that our U.S soldiers have so valiantly fought for with the help of our chairlifts.
Acorn stairlifts are one of the safest, most dependable products of all of the stairlift companies, equipped with the most up-to-date safety features and 24/7, 365-day-a-year stairlift customer service.
Acorn’s stairlift selection includes models for staircases indoors and outdoors, straight and curvy, long and short so that all members of your family can join in the Memorial Day barbeque.
Get a Free Stairlift Quote from Acorn Stairlifts
If you or someone you love is ready to take the next step toward safer, more independent living, Acorn is here to help.
We offer a free, no-obligation quote and home survey, where a trained Acorn representative will assess your space and provide personalized advice—no pressure, just support.
This Memorial Day, choose to lift your life and protect your freedom of movement with Acorn Stairlifts.
Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Acorn! We salute our heroes and honor their legacy—today and always.
