Maps in the Tablet of the Missing, 2006, at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photo by Dave Dwiggins.

Cross markers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, 2006. Photo by Dave Dwiggins.

The soldiers on this wall was taken at The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, this section of the wall is called the "Tablets of the Missing." The "Tablets" display 36,285 American names that were missing in action or buried at sea from battles in this region during World War II. Photo and information by Dave Dwiggins.

The soldiers on this wall is from The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, this section of the wall is called the "Tablets of the Missing." The "Tablets" display 36,285 American names that were missing in action or buried at sea from battles in this region during World War II. Among the list of heroes is L.V. Teeter, tenth name down...

Filipino World War II veteran and survivor of the Bataan death march Wenceslao Rodriguez, taken on Memorial Day 2006. Photo by Dave Dwiggins.

The U.S. Military and The Philippine Army presenting their countries' flags on Memorial Day 2006. Photo by Dave Dwiggins.

Philippine Army Band performing on Memorial Day 2006. Photo by Dave Dwiggins.

U.S. Ambassador Keeney inspects a wreath on Memorial Day 2006. Photo by Dave Dwiggins.