American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)

Memorial Day 2018 at Mexico City National Cemetery
2018-05-28 11:00 (America/New_York)
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
