F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in the missing man formation to honor all Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation during a Memorial Day ceremony at Birch Hill Cemetery May 25 at Fairbanks, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in the missing man formation to honor all Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation during a Memorial Day ceremony at Birch Hill Cemetery May 25 at Fairbanks, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Families and Veterans from the community pay their respect during a Memorial Day ceremony at Birch Hill Cemetery May 25 at Fairbanks, Alaska. Memorial Day observances began following the Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day. This day was dedicated to honoring those who had died during the Civil War. Today, these observances honor all Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska partcipated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin delivers the proclamation at Veterans Memorial Park May 25 at Fairbanks, Alaska. Gov. Palin was one of the guest speakers to honor all Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska partcipated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin claps with the crowd after delivering the proclamation, May 25 in Fairbanks. Alaska. Gov. Palin was one of the guest speakers at Veterans Memorial Park, to honor all Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska partcipated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Michelle Blackmore speaks about the importance of Memorial Day at Birch Hill Cemetery May 25 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Every year, posts from the American Legion and Veterans Foreign Wars organize a series of Memorial Day services at various locations in honor of America's fallen heroes. Ms. Blackmore is with American Legion Post 30. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska partcipated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Children observe and learn the importance of Memorial Day at Birch Hill Cemetery May 25 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This day was dedicated to honoring those who had died during the Civil War. Today, these observances honor all Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska partcipated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Honoring the fallen

Published May 27, 2009