Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is designated as the last Monday in May. It is set aside as a time to remember those who died while serving in the United State military.

Each year, thousands of people flock to the nation’s capital for the holiday. Some of those visit the graves of relatives who served, while others say prayers or leave flowers at monuments that commemorate the dead.

The following pages give a glimpse into Memorial Day 2007 in Washington D.C. and tell the stories of military heroes who are gone but not forgotten.