Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! Here at Mosquito Joe we respect, value and honor the people that have bravely fought and lost their lives for our freedom! Here are a few fun facts about Memorial Day:
- Memorial Day is a day that we as Americans take to remember the brave people who lost their lives defending our country.
- Memorial Day was initially called “Decoration Day” and started up after the Civil War.
- The red poppies became the official symbol for Memorial Day in the 1920’s, thanks to Moina Michael who started wearing and selling poppies to honor the servicemen who died at war.
- Memorial Day officially became a national holiday in 1973.
- In 2003 a resolution was passed, “The National Moment of Remembrance”, which asks all Americans to pay their respect in some way to the fallen soldiers at 3pm. I encourage each and everyone one of you to take some time to honor them.
Mosquito Joe of Northeast Houston will be closed on Memorial Day to allow our families the time to be with loved ones, enjoy their freedom and most importantly, to remember and honor our fallen heroes.
“My step-father was in the military, Army, to be more specific. He always emphasized the importance of this day. He always reminded me that it wasn’t about the day off from school or going out to the pool. It was about the people who gave up their lives so that we could have these freedoms. This is something that I am now trying to teach my daughters! This Memorial Day weekend we will be at the Memorial Day Sunday Festival in The Woodlands and on Monday my husband and I will be teaching our girls about the sacrifices these men and women made. It’s about them, not us.” -Samantha Rodriguez Mosquito Joe of Northeast Houston
The weather is expected to be wet and warm this Memorial Day which is a breeding ground for mosquitos. If you aren’t a part of the Mosquito Joe Family yet, give us a call at (832) 460-0003.
Below is a list of events in both the Kingwood and The Woodlands areas. We will resume operation May 30th! Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!
The Woodlands
Memorial Day Sunday Festival
When: Sunday, May 28, 2017
Where: Town Green Park: 2099 Lake Robbins Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380
What Time: 4:00 pm Announcements, 8:55 pm Fireworks
The Woodlands Memorial Day Challenge
When: Monday, May 29, 2017
Where: 8815 Fawn Trail Conroe, TX 77385
What Time: 8:00 am Registration, 1:00 pm Potluck
Saddle River Range Memorial Day
When: Monday, May 29, 2017
Where: 4280 F.M. 1488 Conroe, TX 77384
What Time: 10:00 am- 7:00 pm
Kingwood
Memorial Day Weekend Concert Series
When: Sunday, May 26- May 29, 2017
Where: Kings Harbor Waterfront Village, 1660 W Lake Houston Pkwy Kingwood, TX 77339
What Time: Friday – Sunday 6-9pm, Monday 5-8pm
