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Somme American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
| 2015 Memorial Day Program | |
| Superintendent’s Welcoming Remarks | Mr. Jeffrey R. Hays, Superintendent of the Somme American Cemetery |
| Presentation of Colors | 7th Civil Support Command Color Guard, US Army |
| Introductory Remarks | Mr. James Gerard, American Overseas Memorial Day Association |
| National Anthems | “La Marseillaise” and “The Star Spangled Banner” performed by the French Army Forces Band, Lille |
| Memorial Address | BG Arlan M. DEBLIECK, Commanding General 7th CSC, U.S. Army Officer |
| Memorial Address | Mr. Brian R. HARKI, LT COL, Command Chaplain, United States Army |
| Address | Mr. Laurent OLIVIER, Sous-Préfet de Soissons |
| Welcome Address | Mr. Philippe Gyselinck, Mayor of Bony |
| Memorial Prayer | Andre MARTINET, Military Chaplain, French Army |
| “Le Dragon de Noailles” | The French Army Forces Band, Lille |
| Laying of wreaths | |
| Playing of TAPS, Raising of the Colors, Minute of Silence | |
| “Amazing Grace” | The French Army Forces Band, Lille |
| God Bless America” | The French Army Forces Band, Lille |
| Closing Remarks | Mr. James Gerard, American Overseas Memorial Day Association |
| Retiring of the Colors | |
| French troops : 94th Infantry Regiment of SissonneColor Guard : 7th CSC, US Army
Band: The French Army Forces Band, Lille |
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