Veterans Day 2012 (35 images)

Capt. Jeff Liffe, a U.S. Marine stationed in Quantico, Virginia, grieves at the grave site of a loved one on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, November 11, 2012. UPI/Molly Riley

Mayor Michael Bloomberg puts his hands to his face at the opening ceremonies before the Veterans Day Parade in New York City on November 11, 2012 in New York City. The Veterans Day Parade has been organized in New York since 1929. Over 25,000 people participate in the parade each year. UPI/John Angelillo

A woman holds a bronze replica of a Congressional Gold Medal before the Veterans Day Parade in New York City on November 11, 2012 in New York City. The Veterans Day Parade has been organized in New York since 1929. Over 25,000 people participate in the parade each year. UPI/John Angelillo

Bald Eagle "Challenger" poses for photos with parade attendees before the Veterans Day Parade in New York City on November 11, 2012 in New York City. The Veterans Day Parade has been organized in New York since 1929. Over 25,000 people participate in the parade each year. UPI/John Angelillo