America honors the fallen
Those who gave their lives for their country are remembered in Memorial Day observances across the United States.
Pictured: A soldier of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) places flags at gravesites in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., May 26, 2016.
President Barack Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery May 30, 2016 in Virginia.
Tomb of the Unknown SoldierTomb of the Unknown Soldier
People watch as US President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery May 30, 2016 in Virginia.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) bows his head in silence along with Major General Bradley A. Becker after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016.
President Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., May 30, 2016.
National Memorial Day Concert
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, onstage at the 27th National Memorial Day Concert on May 29, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
National Memorial Day Concert
Anzio Vets are recognized at the 27th National Memorial Day Concert on May 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.
National Memorial Day Concert
Actress S. Epatha Merkerson (L) gives a hug to Gold Star Mother Paula Davis, after paying tribute to her son, Army Private First Class Justin R. Davis who was killed in Afghanistan, at the 27th National Memorial Day Concert on May 29, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
"Ride for Freedom"
Marine veteran retired Staff Sargent Tim Chambers salutes as his newly wed wife Lorraine Heist stands beside him during the annual Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" parade ahead of Memorial Day in Washington, D.C. on May 29, 2016.
"Ride for Freedom"
Motorcyclists ride their bikes during the annual Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" parade ahead of Memorial Day in Washington, D.C. on May 29, 2016.
"Ride for Freedom"
A child greets motorcyclists during the annual Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" parade ahead of Memorial Day in Washington, D.C. on May 29, 2016.
Arlington National Cemetery
A soldier places American flags at graves in Arlington National Cemetery on May 26, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia in preparation for Memorial Day.
Arlington National Cemetery
A soldier places American flags at graves in Arlington National Cemetery on May 26, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia in preparation for Memorial Day.
Arlington National Cemetery
Members of the U.S. Army receive American flags before placing them at graves in Arlington National Cemetery on May 26, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia in preparation for Memorial Day.
Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. Army service members walk in Arlington National Cemetery on May 26, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia in preparation for Memorial Day.
Arlington National Cemetery
Members of the U.S. Army place American flags at gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery May 26, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia in preparation for Memorial Day.
Child honors father
Christian Jacobs, 5, of Hertford, N.C., dressed as a Marine, stands at his father's gravestone on Memorial Day in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 30, 2016.
Christian's father Marine Sgt. Christopher James Jacobs died in a training accident in 2011.
Veterans Memorial
Veterans and other community members help cleanup a Veterans Memorial containing the names of 2,273 unaccounted and missing in action (MIA) Vietnam war soldiers after vandals covered the mural with silver paint graffiti prior to Memorial Day in Venice Beach, California on May 29, 2016.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A man holds up a cell phone to illuminate the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, May 27, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
Boston Common
Visitors walk past a field of United States flags displayed by the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund on the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. May 26, 2016 ahead of the Memorial Day holiday on May 30.
The 37,000 U.S. flags are planted in memory of every fallen Massachusetts service member from the Revolutionary War to the present.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Joe Bean, Vice President of Rolling Thunder, carries a torch at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, May 27, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Members and supporters of Rolling Thunder - an advocacy group that seeks to bring awareness to prisoners of war and those missing in action - will participate in a motorcycle rally on Sunday afternoon in Washington.
National Mall
A man stands in front of a large American flag set up on the National Mall, May 27, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
The Pentagon
Thousands of motorcycle riders attending the Rolling Thunder XXIX Ride For Freedom line up in the Pentagon parking lot May 29, 2016, shortly before parading through Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for American Prisoners of War and warriors currently missing in action.
Los Angeles National Cemetery
A Boy Scout salutes at the foot of a grave after volunteers placed flags at the Los Angeles National Cemetery on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in preparation for Memorial Day.