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Memorial Day 2017 at Suresnes American Cemetery

May 28, 2017 @ 8:30 am

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Suresnes American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.

Arrival of Official Party and Presentation of the Colors
Introduction Kristina Keenan, American Overseas Memorial Day Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Invocation Col J. Daniel Brantingham, Command Chaplain, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Aimé Atlan, Rabbi
Welcome Mathew P. Brown, Acting Superintendent of Suresnes American Cemetery
Remarks Christian Dupuy, Mayor of Suresnes
Remarks Gen. Tod D. Wolters, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Wreath Laying
Sonnerie Aux Morts – Taps – Moment of Silence
National Anthems La Marseillaise – Star Spangled Banner
Benediction Jean-Louis Macron, Chaplain
Retirement of the Colors
Closing Remarks Kristina Keenan, American Overseas Memorial Day Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars
VIP Receiving Line– Porte Drapeaux
Ed Canady