The 2012 National Memorial Day Parade Washington DC

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The 2012 National Memorial Day Parade Washington DC

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WASHINGTON, DC -- The 2012 National Memorial Day Parade Presented by Boeing will include the very first special public tribute in the nation's capital to the Iraq War generation. All Iraq veterans and active duty military are encouraged to participate in honor the sacrifices of their fallen comrades. The Parade will take place Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.

President Obama announced the end of the Iraq conflict at the end of December 2011. However, with troops still deployed in Afghanistan, government officials have decided against holding a traditional "welcome home" parade for Iraq war veterans in Washington or New York in the near future.

"With troops still deployed in harm's way it is imperative that we show our support and gratitude as a nation," said James C. Roberts, president of the American Veterans Center, which founded and organizes the parade. "Sadly, others in the country are not doing enough to honor these young men and women who have sacrificed family relationships, jobs, and economic stability to go off to fight for their country.
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