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Memorial Day 2018 at Mexico City National Cemetery

May 28, 2018 @ 11:00 am

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Mexico City National Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Welcome Hector De Jesus, Superintendent of Mexico City National Cemetery
Maj. Brian P. Gray
Placement of Colors U.S. Marine Corps from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City
U.S. National Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner
Flag Posting
Invocation Pastor Thomas Lynn Sasser
Placing of POW-MIA Flag MSgt. Luis Munguia, Defense Attaché Office
Remarks Eric Rojas, Commander of American Legion Post 2
Presidential Proclamation
Remarks Col. Edward Bonfoey, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché
Placement of Wreaths
Address William H. Duncan, Chargé d’AffairesU.S. Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico
Benediction Pastor Thomas Lynn Sasser
Taps
Retirement of Colors
Marines served as the Honor Guard for the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Mexico City National Cemetery.