President Biden sought to comfort families of fallen U.S. service members in remarks on Memorial Day.
President Joe Biden, left, joined by, from left, Vice President Kamala Harris, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Major Gen. Trevor Bradenkamp, listen to the playing of Taps during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of …
As he often does when speaking about loss, Mr. Biden mentioned his son Beau, noting this week marks the ninth anniversary of his death from cancer due to toxic exposure. “As it is for so many of you, the pain of his loss is with me every day, as it is with you,” the president added. “Still sharp, still clear. But so is the pride I feel in the service, as if I can still hear him saying, “It’s my duty, Dad. It’s my duty.’”
“Freedom has never been guaranteed. Every generation has to earn it, fight for it, defend it in battle between autocracy and democracy, between the greed of a few and the rights of many,” Mr. Biden said. “It matters. Our democracy is more than just a system of government. It’s the very soul of America.”
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