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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial 25th Anniversary Parade

By Mr. Kenneth Drylie (IMCOM)November 10, 2007

Flowers and Flags left by visitors line the Wall after a parade to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.
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A Vietnam Veteran pauses after locating a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
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A US Park Service volunteer makes a pencil rubbing of a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall after the parade commemorating 25th anniversary of the memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.
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Vietnam Veterans and the public pay their respects at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial after a parade commemorating 25th anniversary of the memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.
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Vietnam veterans greet each near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial after the parade commemorating 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.
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Members of Rolling Thunder ride down Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. during the parade commemorating 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.Established in 1987, Rolling Thunder is a veteran's advocacy organization that works for the return of prisoners of war and missing in action from all of the conflicts of the United States.
6 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of Rolling Thunder ride down Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. during the parade commemorating 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.Established in 1987, Rolling Thunder is a veteran's advocacy organization that works for the return of prisoners of war and missing in action from all of the conflicts of the United States. (Photo Credit: Mr. Kenneth Drylie (IMCOM)) VIEW ORIGINAL
A group of Vietnam veterans greet each other during the parade commemorating 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.
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The Washington Monument rises above a display of American Flags during the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10.
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Members of the Patriot Guard Riders prepare to move out during a parade to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10. The Patriot Guard was formed in 2005 to recognize and honor the sacrifices of deceased soldiers as well as their families and loved ones. The parade was sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America.
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Members of the Patriot Guard Riders prepare to move out during a parade to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, Nov 10. The Patriot Guard was formed in 2005 to recognize and honor the sacrifices of deceased soldiers as well as their families and loved ones. The parade was sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America.
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