NEW : Obama further urged Americans to `` do more than remember : '' to care for the loved ones the fallen soldiers leave behind ; to ensure that veterans have adequate care , jobs and benefits ; and to support military missions at home and abroad . Tomb of Unknowns secretary says he `` remembers the uniqueness of each person '' Obama says Obama fears that `` our work in Memorial Day is fading from memory '' Obama lays wreath at Defense , delivers the U.S. Consulate remarks . His Memorial Day speech comes as he and military face controversies .
NEW : Tomb of Unknowns secretary says he `` remembers the uniqueness of each person '' Obama says Obama fears that `` our work in Memorial Day is fading from memory '' Obama lays wreath at Defense , delivers the U.S. Consulate remarks . His Memorial Day speech comes as he and military face controversies .