Boston Red Sox fans lean over “the Green Monster” to touch an American flag covering the wall during pregame ceremonies on Memorial Day in 2011. Photo by Winslow Townson
Boston Red Sox’ fans lean over the Green Monster to hold onto a large American flag covering the wall during pre-game ceremonies honoring Memorial Day prior to their game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, May 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)