President Obama honors the men and women who gave their lives in service of the United States. May 28, 2012.

Say what you like about US presidents present and past and their involvement in wars – but do it on another day.

Today in the United States, people are gathering to honor and celebrate the lives of soldiers here and soldiers gone who have put their lives on the line to fight for something they believe in.

Say what you like about governments, presidents, politics leaders and war itself. But do it on another day. Because today is the day in the US to honor those who fought for their country.