Honoring Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect, Remember, and Give Thanks

As we welcome the long weekend and the unofficial start of summer, all of us at Kate Buckles Photography want to take a moment to wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

While this day often includes BBQs, time with family, and sunny adventures, we also recognize the deep significance it holds. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifices have secured the freedoms we enjoy every single day—freedoms that allow us to gather with loved ones, chase dreams, and live in peace.

So today, in the midst of your celebrations, we encourage you to pause. Reflect on the lives lost. Say a prayer. Share their stories. Teach your children what this day truly means.

To the families who have lost someone in service—we see you, we honor you, and we are so grateful for your sacrifice.

As you make memories this weekend, we hope you take a moment to snap a photo or two of the simple, beautiful moments—because even in the midst of remembrance, life continues to bloom. And those memories? They’re worth preserving.

Stay safe, hold your loved ones close, and may your Memorial Day be filled with both gratitude and joy.

With love,

Kate Buckles Photography Team