Memorial Day is a time to remember our war dead, those in the armed services who gave their lives to protect our nation. Dedicating a day to honor these veterans and mourn their deaths helps remind us of the terrible toll of war. There have been 119 school shootings since 2018, when the publication began keeping track. Make no mistake, this is a war — a war on people in this country and on our sense of safety. We need another Memorial Day in this country, one to remember the victims of gun violence.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 31, 2022 06:21 UTC