Gold Star father Mike Anderson hugs Marine Alex Kern who served with his fallen son, Michael Anderson Jr., before the ceremony. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A somber ceremony at Camp Pendleton marks 10th anniversary of the second battle in Fallouja
Marines and sailors arrive for a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the second battle in Fallouja. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Gold Star families are honored with applause during a ceremony at the 1st Marine Division Headquarters at Camp Pendleton. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A marine looks for the name of a fallen commrade on a memorial wall across the street from the 1st Marine Headquarters at Camp Pendleton. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
