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Brittany American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
| Arrival of Official Party | |
| Welcome | David Bedford, Superintendent of Brittany American Cemetery |
| Introduction | Timothy Ramier, AOMDA |
| Invocation | Father Pestour, Saint-James Parish |
| Jewish Prayer | Gabriel Tordjman, Jewish Community, Caen |
| Remarks | Carine Mahieu, Mayor of Saint-James |
| Remarks | Maurice Duhamel, Mayor of Montjoie St. Martin |
| Remarks | Gilbert Manciet, Director of the Cabinet, Prefecture of Manche |
| Remarks | Kris McElwee, United States Government Representative |
| Wreath Laying | |
| Sonnerie aux Morts, Moment of Silence, Taps | |
| National Anthems: La Marseillaise and the Star-Spangled Bannner | |
| Benediction | Father Pestour, Saint-James Parish |
| Closing Remarks | Timothy Ramier |
| American Troops | Color Guard and Honor Guard: U.S. Army Europe |
| French Troops | Honor Guard: Defense Base, Cherbourg Military Band: Artillery of Rennes |
