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Memorial Day 2016 at Brittany American Cemetery

May 29, 2016 @ 10:00 am

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Brittany American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial day ceremony on Sunday, 29 May, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

Master of Ceremonies Timothy Ramier, American Overseas Memorial Day Association
Superintendent Bruce C. Malone, Jr.
U.S. Government Representative Sara Harriger, Consul of the United States
French Government Representative Claude Dulamon, Sub-Prefect of Avranches
Arrival of Official Party
Presentation of the Colors
Welcome Bruce Malone, Superintendent
Introduction Timothy Ramier, AOMDA
Invocation Father Mourocq, Saint-James Parish
Jewish Prayer Meyer Malka, Jewish Community, Caen
Remarks Nathalie Panassié,  Mayor of Saint-James
Remarks Claude Dulamon, Sub-Prefect of Avranches
Remarks Sara Harriger, Consul, Rennes
Remarks Major General John L. Gronski, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe (Army National Guard)
Wreath Laying
Sonnerie Aux Morts, Moment of Silence, Taps
National Anthem La Marseillaise and the Star Spangled Banner sung by Amy Malone
Raising of the Colors
Benediction Father Mourocq, Saint-James Parish
Retirement of the Colors
Departure of Official Party
Closing Remarks Timothy Ramier
American Troops Color Guard:  United States Army Europe
Bugler:  United States Army Europe
French Troops Honor Guard:  Defense Base, Cherbourg
Military Band:  Artillery of  Rennes
A U.S. Army Color Guard