Memorial Day (May 29) was also the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Here's an excerpt of a message by the President of the General Assembly: "The General Assembly first designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers four years ago. On this day, we pay tribute to the professionalism, dedication and courage of all the men and women serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations, and honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace."