Rear Adm. Michael Parks, commander, 9th Coast Guard District, joins leaders of the other military branches in laying the armed forces wreath at Chicago's Memorial Day ceremonies May 25, 2013. Parks also joined former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and members of the other services in stepping off this year's parade, considered one of the largest in the nation. (Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf)