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A large crowd gathered at Normandy American Cemetery for the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony.
Normandy American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 10.30 am.
| Master of Ceremonies | René Huard, AOMDA |
| Superintendent | Daniel L. Neese |
| Deputy Superintendent | Michael Coonce |
| The Marseillaise and the Star Spangled Banner | |
| Welcoming Remarks | Daniel Neese |
| Opening Remarks | René Huard |
| Opening Prayers |
Father Xavier Signargout, Diocese of Bayeaux and Lisieux Capt. Gary P. Weeden, Command Chaplain of U.S. European Command Rabbi Meyer Malka, Jewish Community of Caen |
| Addresses |
Sara Harriger, U.S. Consul for Western France Patrick Thomines, Mayor of Coleville-sur-Mer Laurent Fiscus, Prefect of Calvados Department Lt. Gen. William B. Garrett, III, Deputy Commander of U.S. European Command |
| Closing Prayer | Father Xavier Signargout, Diocese of Bayeaux and Lisieux |
| Laying of Wreaths | |
| Taps-Raising of the Colors | |
| Retiring of the Colors | |
| Participation of Troops |
5th Signal Command Color Guard, U.S. Army Europe Unit Garrison of Cherbourg, France French Military Band of the Artillery of Rennes, France |