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A U.S. Air Force Honor Guard detail from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, stands ready to be called to conduct a ceremonial volley as part of a Memorial Day ceremony at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg, May 28, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)
Luxembourg American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
| Arrival of the Official Party | Master of Ceremonies, Superintendent Scott Desjardins |
| Posting of the Colors |
52nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard Luxembourg Army Color Guard Honor Flight USAFE 726 AMS Honoro Platoon 18th MP Brigade |
| Opening Remarks and Welcome | Scott Desjardins |
| Invocation | The Very Reverand Jean Ehret |
| Remarks |
U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg David McKean Minister of Justice Felix Braz |
| Prayer of Remembrance | |
| Remarks | Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray Commander, 3rd Air Forces Ramstein Air Base, Germany |
| Wreath Laying of the Official Party | |
| The United States of America | U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg David McKean |
| Royal Family of Luxembourg | His Excellency Lucien Weiler, Marshal of the Court |
| Chamber of Deputies | Simone Beissel, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies |
| Government of Luxembourg | Minister of Justice Felix Braz |
| Council of State | George Wivenes, President of the Council of State |
| City of Luxembourg | Lydie Polfer, Mayor of Luxembourg City |
| Armed Forces of the United States | Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray Commander, 3rd Air Forces Ramstein Air Base, Germany |
| Wreath Laying by U.S. and Luxembourg Organizations | |
| Ceremonial Volley | 52nd Fighter Wing |
| Taps and National Anthems |
U.S. Air Force Europe Luxembourg Amry Band Veronika Ligeti |
| Benediction | Capt. Schraeder, Chaplain, 52nd Fighter Wing, USAF |