Navy Admiral Michael Mullen, from left, with Defense Sec. Robert M. Gates, listen to President Barack Obama, center, speaks at a Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 30, 2011. Also pictured to the right of Obama are Major Gen. Karl Horst, commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, Superintendent of Arlington Cemetery Patrick Hallinan, and Command Chaplain Col. Steven Berry. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
All three speeches were amazing to hear, even if you could only make it to the baracade ribbon of the cemetery. This day, each year will touch your heart more if you involve yourself in the ceremonies and do your best to get close to those who are mourning the loss of their fallen servicemen and women. Washington D.C. is a great place to be for these momentous events.