Monday, May 31, 2010
Memorial Day Ceremonies
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE....
In Memorial tribute, Vice President Joe Biden saluted the sacrifices of America's servicemen and women at Arlington and presented a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns while praising those who serve this country. He called soldiers in the Middle East warriors, while vowing to supply everything they need to carry out their mission. The Vice President also described America's servicemen and women as "the spine of this nation." Meanwhile, torrential rain, lightning, and thunder prevented President Obama from speaking at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Illinois. However, he did meet privately with military families and servicemen who came for the ceremony. Overseas, more than 100 soldiers in uniform gathered at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul for a solemn ceremony. Representatives from NATO countries also joined U.S. forces in the commemoration. May has been the deadliest month for U.S. troops with 33 deaths and has brought the 1000th U.S. military death in the Afghan War since it began nine years ago. At 3:00 P.M., there was a pause for the Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance which was established by Congress to honor those who died in service to our country.
In Memorial tribute, Vice President Joe Biden saluted the sacrifices of America's servicemen and women at Arlington and presented a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns while praising those who serve this country. He called soldiers in the Middle East warriors, while vowing to supply everything they need to carry out their mission. The Vice President also described America's servicemen and women as "the spine of this nation." Meanwhile, torrential rain, lightning, and thunder prevented President Obama from speaking at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Illinois. However, he did meet privately with military families and servicemen who came for the ceremony. Overseas, more than 100 soldiers in uniform gathered at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul for a solemn ceremony. Representatives from NATO countries also joined U.S. forces in the commemoration. May has been the deadliest month for U.S. troops with 33 deaths and has brought the 1000th U.S. military death in the Afghan War since it began nine years ago. At 3:00 P.M., there was a pause for the Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance which was established by Congress to honor those who died in service to our country.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 9:11 PM 
