Pictures of Memorial Day 2010 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois

President Obama speaks to the crowd at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.  President Obama directed everyone back to their cars because of lightning and heavy rain.


President Obama, Memorial Day Service 2010 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery



An honor guard at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony



Flags at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Flags and the crowd at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Memorial Day 2010

MP Officer, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Memorial Day 2010



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