Every year, the City of Chicago holds one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the country. Before the parade kicks off, we attended a breakfast for Gold Star families - that is, those families who have lost a loved one serving active duty. It was held in the Walnut Room at Marshall Field's/Macy's and is always very nicely done. My parents and I attend the breakfast in remembrance of my cousin, a US Marine. Our new Mayor was in attendance, and four-star General, Ray Odierno served as Grand Marshal. There was also a wreath laying ceremony in Daley Plaza, with a 21 gun salute (and plenty of men in uniform!). It rained towards the end of the parade, but we just opened up umbrellas and put on ponchos and didn't let the weather dampen our spirits.
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