With Memorial Day upon us this weekend, we wanted to pay homage to the heroes that fight for our country. The infographic below has several interesting facts about the inception of Memorial Day and common practices to honor our servicemen. We’ve also included information about one of America’s favorite pastimes, the Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. Did you ever want to know why Taps is played during Memorial Day services? How about the city that claims to be the barbecue capitol of the Unites States?

Check out the infographic below to find out!