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A U.S. Coast Guard honor guard march towards a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, May 30, 2005. President George W. Bush addressed the gathering after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns

President George. W. Bush stands with U.S. Army Major General Galen Jackman as he lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day May 30, 2005

U.S. President George W. Bush (L) is escorted by Army Major General Galen Jackman as he prepares to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 2005

President Bush, left, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marking Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 30, 2005

U.S. President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 30

President Bush bows his head after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marking Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 30, 2005

President Bush is accompanied by Army Major Gen. Galen Jackman, right, after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marking Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 30, 2005

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U.S. Air Force General Richard Myers (L), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld (C) acknowledge U.S. President George W. Bush (R) as he takes the stage for a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, May 30, 2005. A few minutes earlier, President Bush had laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in a solemn ceremony followed by the playing of taps

U.S. President George W. Bush holds his hand over his heart during the playing of the National Anthem at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 2005

President Bush places his hand over his heart during the playing of the National Anthem at a ceremony marking Memorial Day at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 30, 2005 outside Washington. Bush honored America's 'brave defenders' Monday in a dual Memorial Day salute to the dead and missing in action from wars of yesteryear and those on the front lines of today's war against terrorism

President Bush, right, and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, left, and put their hands to their hearts during the playing of the National Anthem at a Memorial Day ceremony at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 30, 2005
U.S. President George W. Bush (R), joins Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, as Air Force General Richard Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 2005

Thousands stand for the National Anthem during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 30, 2005

President George W. Bush, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard Meyers participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheatre in Arlington, Va., May 30, 2005

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Members of the crowd listen as U.S. President George W. Bush addresses a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, May 30, 2005

President George W. Bush saluted US military personnel, particularly those who died in the line of duty, as the nation kicked off its Memorial Day weekend celebrations

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day May 30, 2005

President George W. Bush speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 30, 2005

U.S. President George W. Bush (C) delivers a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, May 30, 2005. U.S. Air Force General Richard Myers (L), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld (2nd L) also addressed the gathering

President Bush pauses during his speech marking Memorial Day at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 30, 2005

[NordP]

Snugs,....what an OUTSTANDING job you've done!!!!

Thank you so very much....WOW!

[GretchenM]

When I see photos of the North Korean, Chinese, or Soviet armies in masses, parading with guns, I don't get the same feeling as I get from a photo of our guys. What I see here is strength under restraint, with honor and no bravado.

[hershey]

This has to be one of the saddest duties of the Presidency. Proud, but the enormity of the loss of all those young lives has to weigh on whoever holds that office.

[ohioWfan]

Wonderful ceremony today!

Thanks for the FANTASTIC Dose, snugs!