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Memorial Day 2016 at Ardennes American Cemetery

May 28, 2016 @ 4:00 am

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Ardennes American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Arrival of the Representative of His Majesty the King
Welcome Michael Yasenchak, Superintendent, Ardennes American Cemetery
Invocation United States Military Chaplain
Tribute Vice Admiral John N. Christenson, USN, United States Military Representative, NATO
Tribute Arthur Cortis, Mayor of Neupré
Tribute The Honorable Denise Campbell Bauer Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Belgium
Belgian National Anthem “La Brabançonne“
Children from the schools of Rotheux
American National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner“
Children from the schools of Rotheux
Laying of Wreaths
Volleys * Taps * Raising of the Colors
Fly-over
Benediction United States Military Chaplain
National Anthems
Master of Ceremonies Jerome Sheridan- President, AOMDA
Attendees stand and salute during the national anthem at the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony at Ardennes American Cemetery. Image courtesy of Brussels Embassy