`` We feel like he is going to be here in spirit , '' Callaghan said . Obama to mark holiday at Abraham outside Arlington . Vice president to attend Arlington National ceremony in Europe 's place . Arlington National says absence from Chicago shows lack of respect for veterans . But some veterans groups say absence is OK , citing that of other presidents .
Obama to mark holiday at Abraham outside Arlington . Vice president to attend Arlington National ceremony in Europe 's place . Arlington National says absence from Chicago shows lack of respect for veterans . But some veterans groups say absence is OK , citing that of other presidents .