[maggief]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=10789694

Obama took the stage at midday under the cover of a large umbrella to tell people that “a little rain never hurt anybody” and that officials would make an announcement soon about whether the program would continue.

Obama asked people to return to their cars for their safety, as he waited out the storm nearby.

[kristinn]

Mark Knoller now Tweets Obama has left the scene, canceling his speech:

In belief storm won't pass, Obama departing Lincoln National Cemeter to return to Chicago and flight back to DC.
less than 20 seconds ago via web

[maggief]

Oh, the irony!

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2010/05/obama-memorial-day-speech-rain.html?wprss=44

Obama Memorial Day speech rained out