Memorial Day

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Shore towns seek new revenue for beach maintenance

By ELISA LALA - Associated Press

The Washington Times

DAVIS: Coming together to remember and serve

By Lynda C. Davis

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remembering Memorial Day’s true purpose

The Washington Times

President Barack Obama participates in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama: Honor veterans in a nation ‘still at war’ on Memorial Day

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Illustration by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

DIBACCO: Solemn promises broken

By Thomas V. DiBacco

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remembering Memorial Day’s true purpose

The Washington Times

Local musician Sunny Sweeney will perform at Rockville's Hometown Holidays

Get Out: The week’s pocket picks in D.C.

By Samantha Sault - Special to the Washington Times

U.S. COAST GUARD

SINISE’S LEADING ROLE

By Douglas Ernst The Washington TimeS - The Washington Times

Military tributes at Charlotte Motor Speedway

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Vietnam vet embraces Rolling Thunder’s mission

By Annie Z. Yu - The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Peace is guns in the right hands

The Washington Times

People attending a Memorial Day observance head for cover just as it was about to begin when rain from Tropical Depression Beryl passed through Summerville, S.C. Holiday plans elsewhere in the Southeast were disrupted as well. (The Post and Courier via Associated Press)

Tropical Storm Beryl soaks Memorial Day events

By Russ Bynum - Associated Press

Smith, Jones’ ‘MiB3’ zaps ‘Avengers’ out of No. 1

By DAVID GERMAIN - Associated Press

‘Men in Black 3’ takes down ‘Avengers’ with $55M

By DAVID GERMAIN - Associated Press

Robin Penaherrera (second from left), founder of Memorial Day Flowers, and his team — Sophia Romero (left), Nick Richwine (second from right) and Dean Rule (right) — are pictured in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, May 25, 2012. Mr. Penaherrera, his team and volunteers will pass out 50,000 roses and 1,000 bouquets at the cemetery on Memorial Day. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Flower power: Donated roses honor freedom’s heroes at Arlington Cemetery

By Patrick Hruby - The Washington Times

Brandon Parker, the son of Afghanistan War veteran Clifford Parker, is one of many children of disabled or wounded military service members who has attended Camp Corral, a free weeklong summer camp sponsored by the Golden Corral restaurant chain. (Camp Corral)

Inside the Beltway: Campers alert

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Bryce Harper cheered by adoring fans could be a scene repeated at Nationals Park for seasons to come. After all. the rookie outfielder won't even turn 20 years old until October. The Nationals led the NL East by 2 1/2 games after Saturday, and what's more, looked like they belonged in first place. (Associated Press)

DALY: Great times may lie ahead for Nationals

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

A visitor to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial touches the name of a fallen soldier etched on the wall of the memorial in Washington, Friday, May 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama honors Vietnam War veterans

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Illustration by John Camejo for The Washington Times

NUGENT: God bless America’s warriors

By Ted Nugent - The Washington Times