Airmen prepare to present wreaths to veterans and their families May 26 at the Cambridge American Cemetary and Memorial in Cambridge, England. More than 110 associations symbolically laid wreaths in memory of those dead or missing from World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Perry Aston)
Airmen from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall prepare to lay wreaths in front of the Wall of the Missing in Cambridge, Enlgand May 26 in memory of those who have fallen or are missing. The event honors the memory of American World War II dead who helped achieve victory in Europe against the Axis powers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Easterling)
A ceremonial participant lays a wreath at the Wall of the Missing during the Madingley ceremony May 26 in Cambridge, England. 4,589 of the 8,939 commemorated at the Cambridge (Madingley) American Cemetery and Memorial are Airmen. Many of those were lost without ever knowing a resting place; their names are inscribed on the Wall of the Missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Perry Aston)
Four F-15C Eagles from RAF Lakenheath perform the missing man formation during a memorial ceremony in Cambridge, England May 26. Pilots fly this solemn aerial maneuver as a tribute and show of love, respect and camaraderie for fellow servicemembers who have been lost fighting for freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Easterling)
An Airman salutes the colors during the playing of "Taps" May 26 at the Cambridge American Cemetary and Memorial in Cambridge, England. Memorial Day in England has been held at this site since 1944 when the fathers of the modern Air Force came to pay homage to that "Heroic Band of Airmen" who had gone before. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Perry Aston)
Airmen from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall remembered fallen comrades during a ceremony at the Cambridge American Cemetary and Memorial in Cambridge, England May 26. Surviving veterans of old days return to pay respects to their friends and buddies who have passed on before. Their sorrow is deep and though age has crippled their bodies, their hearts will them the strength to come and wish a silent prayer or thought to their fallen friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Perry Aston)