Brookwood American Cemetery in England hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Welcoming Address | Angelo Munsel, Superintendent of Brookwood American Cemetery |
Fly Over | |
Introductory Remarks | Gerald Lefler, Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the American Battle Monuments Commission |
Posting of the Colors | Color Guard USAF 501st CSW, RAF Alconbury |
Presidential Proclamation | Angelo Munsel, Superintendent of Brookwood American Cemetery |
Invocation | Chaplain John Schuetze, 501st Combat Support Wing, U.S. Air Force Father Stephen Sharkey, ATC Pirbright Rabbi Yechezkel Mandelbaum, Rabbi of Kingston, Surbiton & District United Synagogue |
Act of Remembrance | Father Stephen Sharkey, ATC Pirbright |
Remarks | Robert Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Vice Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Commander U.S. 6th Fleet Will Forster Mayor elect of Woking |
“Amazing Grace” | Rossella Caruso |
Laying of Wreaths | “Going Home,” U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band |
21 Gun Salute – Sounding of Taps – a Moment of Silence | |
National Anthems performed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band | |
Closing Prayer | Father Stephen Sharkey, ATC Pirbright |
Closing Remarks | Gerald Lefler, Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the American Battle Monuments Commission |
Retiring of Colors |