Bussey's Florist provides same day flower delivery service to the North Rome Church Of God in Rome, GA Express your deep felt gratitude this Memorial Day 2022 on Monday May 30th with patriotic Memorial Day Flowers from Bussey's Florist.  This patriotic day of respect and tribute was officially designated as a federal holiday in 1971.  Before then, it was more commonly referred to as Decoration Day and started after the Civil War. People held many tributes to the heroic thousands of fallen American Soldiers that died in the Civil War. The tradition was to decorate graves with Memorial Day Flowers while also reciting prayers. In modern times,  people attend or participate in parades and have family gatherings in addition to visiting memorials. There are many ways to reflect on our fallen heroes, including ceremonies, celebrations, and festive occasions that focus on patriotism and how much we value the freedom that we hold dear. These selfless warriors fought for us and now we must remember and honor them. Memorial Day celebrations and remembrances often feature memorable and patriotic flowers. They are a great way to reflect the beauty and love represented in remembering these heroes, many of which were our loved ones. The skilled floral designers at Bussey's Florist will eagerly assist you with select a caring, thoughtful and patriot flower arrangement or green plant to honor a special military hero and members of his or her family. Below are some of the more popular flowers to commemorate Memorial Day: Gladiolus - These flowers have a unique shape which resembles a sword. They represent strength of character. Red Roses - The most common and best known symbolism for the red rose is love, beauty and romance. However, they also can symbolize courage. Carnations - In some countries like the Netherlands, Carnations [...]