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Americans gather to honor fallen service members

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The Meaning of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor those members of the military who died in the line of duty. Submit photos of your loved ones to include in our special Memorial Day gallery.

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Ceremony honors 20 fallen Va. service members

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2013 Memorial Day events around the region

Check out WTOP's list of ways to honor those who have served for the U.S.

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Memorial Day Parade a chance to engage with service members

The National Memorial Day Parade brings national attention to military service members and retired veterans. It's also a day for the country to engage with men and women who've served.

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Record-breaking attendance expected for Memorial Day survivors' gathering

A record number of families will gather in Arlington this weekend to honor their fallen military service members and to find support and comfort from other families coping with similar losses.

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Memorial Day weekend one of the most dangers for drivers

Memorial Day weekend can be a dangerous time of year on the roads with more people traveling and attending parties and barbecues.

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Memorial Day travel advice: Leave when you don't want to leave

More than 30 million plan to hit the roads Memorial Day weekend.

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Kenny Chesney, NSO headline long weekend of music

This weekend includes several musical tributes for Memorial Day, from country superstar Kenny Chesney to the National Symphony Orchestra.

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Flags bedeck Arlington Cemetery

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, the Army's official ceremonial unit, Thursday placed flags before the graves and niches of all service members buried at both Arlington and the U.S. Soldier's and Airmen's Home National Cemetery.

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