Today for the families who spent their Monday at Houston National Cemetery, the holiday carries a much deeper meaning.

As Memorial Day approaches, a local volunteer group invited the Houston community to remember the true meaning behind the holiday through a tradition at Houston National Cemetery.

More than 1,200 volunteers came together Saturday at Houston National Cemetery for one of the city’s largest 9/11 Day of Service events.

Memorial Day weekend in Houston offers a variety of events and specials to honor fallen heroes.

The Houston National Cemetery will host a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military.

If you visit a military cemetery, like Houston National Cemetery, you will likely see coins on headstones. Each coin has a meaning.

Fallen veterans in Houston are being honored Sunday morning.

On Tuesday morning, a man killed in a hit-and-run crash on Westheimer will be laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery.

An American hero killed in World War II will be laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery Friday afternoon.

The Houston National Cemetery is where stories of service live.

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Houston National Cemetery Monday.

HOUSTON – The Houston National Cemetery is a home to heroes. On the hallowed ground, rows of marble headstones flow like tears; evidence of our service members who gave their lives for our freedom. “They all paid the ultimate sacrifice and they are all at peace today," said Douglas Hottel. “He gave the ultimate sacrifice back in March 2008." “I am sorry to be emotional, but we have to thank all those men and women for giving their lives, so we could have freedom."