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President Biden honored fallen soldiers for the 155th ceremony of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C., on Monday.
The president was joined by Vice President Harris, first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, as well as some members of the president’s cabinet.
“Every year, as a nation, we undertake this rite of remembrance, for we must never forget the price that was paid to protect our democracy. We must never forget the lives these flags, flowers and marble markers represent: a mother, a father, a son, a daughter, a sister, a spouse, a friend. An American,” Biden said. “Every year, we remember. And every year, it never gets easier.”
Biden spoke of the personal experience of losing his son, Beau Biden, who died eight years ago on Tuesday.
