Dempsey Pauses Before Symbols of Freedom to Reflect

You are subscribed to American Forces News Articles for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Dempsey Pauses Before Symbols of Freedom to Reflect 05/27/2013 05:30 PM CDT Dempsey Pauses Before Symbols of Freedom to Reflect By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 27, 2013 - Before his appearance last night at the National Memorial Day concert on the Capitol steps, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stood before symbols and monuments representing the nation's freedom to remember military members who have risked all for it. With a backdrop featuring the Washington Monument and Capitol Hill, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey also noted in a video message the significance of nearby Arlington National Cemetery. "That's a stark and important reminder of the sacrifices of the men and women who have given their lives for our country and for our way of life throughout our history," Dempsey said. The general expressed pride in the military members who serve around the world for the armed forces. "We will live up to the legacy of those who have gone before us," Dempsey said. "I hope you enjoy a peaceful, but an importantly thoughtful, Memorial Day."   Biographies: Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey Related Sites: Video Message Special Report: Memorial Day 2013 Related Articles: Dempsey: Service Members' Courage Renews Nation's Strength   Defense Department News Through Facebook On American Forces Press Service's Facebook page, you can post comments and share news, photos and videos. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Forces-Press-Service/65137437532 or search for American Forces Press Service at Facebook.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time by clicking on your 'User Profile' page at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOD/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ at http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx for up-to-date information. Get the help you, your family, and fellow servicemembers need, when you need it. Visit www.WarriorCare.mil to learn more. Check out the National Resource Directory at www.nationalresourcedirectory.org, a new web-based resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them from the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense