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SUMMARY:World War I Centennial Ceremony to Mark American Units Fighting with the British Armies in France during the War
DESCRIPTION:A ceremony at Somme American Cemetery in France on August 8\, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. will mark the 100th anniversary of American units fighting with the British Armies in France during World War I. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/world-war-i-centennial-ceremony-mark-american-units-fighting-british-armies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180805T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180805T040000
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SUMMARY:World War I Centennial Ceremony at Flanders Field American Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Flanders Field American Cemetery will co-host a WWI centennial ceremony on Sunday August 5\, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. CEST. This ceremony will be co-sponsored by the U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH). Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/world-war-i-centennial-ceremony-flanders-field-american-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T040000
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SUMMARY:World War I Centennial Ceremony to Mark the Oise-Aisne Offensive
DESCRIPTION:Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France will host a ceremony on July 28\, 2018 at 10 a.m. marking the 100th anniversary of the Oise-Aisne Offensive during World War I. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/world-war-i-centennial-ceremony-mark-oise-aisne-offensive/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T080000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150726Z
CREATED:20180717T040000Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live: Behind the Scenes Look at Sculptures in ABMC’s WWII Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, July 17 at noon eastern for a Behind the Scenes Look at Sculptures in our World War II Cemeteries. During this Facebook Live event we’ll talk with the son and daughter of Gene J. Leofanti\, who was the fabricating\, enlarging\, and engineering sculptor for multiple sculptures within ABMC’s World War II cemeteries. Leofanti completed some of ABMC’s most iconic sculptures to include The Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves in Normandy American Cemetery.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/facebook-live-behind-scenes-look-sculptures-abmcs-wwii-cemeteries/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180704T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180704T050000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150729Z
CREATED:20220704T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150729Z
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SUMMARY:4th of July Concert at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery\, Italy\, on July 4\, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for a special 4th of July concert. \nThe Polyphonic Choir of the City of Anzio (Corale Polifonica Città di Anzio) will perform on the steps of the memorial\, near the Brothers in Arms statue. \nAttendance is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary and seating will be available. \nFor more information\, please contact our cemetery staff at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/4th-july-concert-sicily-rome-american-cemetery-0/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T220000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150732Z
CREATED:20180529T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150732Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Clark Veterans Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Wednesday\, May 30\, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-clark-veterans-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T110000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150734Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Mexico City National Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mexico City National Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday\, May 28\, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nWelcome\nHector De Jesus\, Superintendent of Mexico City National Cemetery\nMaj. Brian P. Gray\n\n\nPlacement of Colors\nU.S. Marine Corps from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City\n\n\nU.S. National Anthem\nThe Star-Spangled Banner\n\n\nFlag Posting\n\n\nInvocation\nPastor Thomas Lynn Sasser\n\n\nPlacing of POW-MIA Flag\nMSgt. Luis Munguia\, Defense Attaché Office\n\n\nRemarks\nEric Rojas\, Commander of American Legion Post 2\n\n\nPresidential Proclamation\n\n\n\nRemarks\nCol. Edward Bonfoey\, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché\n\n\nPlacement of Wreaths\n\n\nAddress\nWilliam H. Duncan\, Chargé d’AffairesU.S. Embassy in Mexico City\, Mexico\n\n\nBenediction\nPastor Thomas Lynn Sasser\n\n\nTaps\n\n\nRetirement of Colors
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-mexico-city-national-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T100000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150737Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Corozal American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Corozal American Cemetery in Panama hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday\, May 28\, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nMemorial Day Program\n\n\nWelcoming Remarks by Host\nOliver Villalobos\, Superintendent\n\n\nNational Anthem of the Republic of Panama\n\n\nNational Anthem of the United States of America\n\n\nInvocation\nPastor Ryan Skinner\, Crossroads Bible Church\n\n\nPresidential Proclamation\nCapt. Turner\, Senior Defense Official\, U.S. Embassy\n\n\nU.S. Embassy\, Remarks\nRoxanne Cabral\, Chargé d’affaires\n\n\nGuest of Honor and Speaker\nRobert McMillan\n\n\nLaying of Memorial Wreaths\nAbou Saad Shriners\nABMC\nAmerican Society\nAuxiliary of the VFW\nBoy Scouts of America\nDemocrats Abroad\nElks Lodge #1414\nRepublicans Abroad\nScottish Rite Bodies\nVFW\nU.S. Embassy\n\n\nTaps\n\n\nBenediction\nPastor Ryan Skinner\n\n\nEnd of Ceremony
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-corozal-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T060000
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UID:32784-1527487200-1527487200@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Cambridge American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge American Cemetery in England hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday\, May 28\, 2018 at 11 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-cambridge-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T050000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150742Z
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UID:32785-1527483600-1527483600@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Florence American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Florence American Cemetery in Italy hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday\, May 28\, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Nearly 1\,000 attendees gathered at the cemetery for this solemn ceremony. \n\n\n\nWelcoming Remarks\nAngel M. Matos\, Florence American Cemetery Superintendent\n\n\nNational Anthems of Italy and the United States of America\n\n\nInvocation\nCapt. Michael Basie\, Battalion Chaplain\, 54th BEB\, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team \nUmberto Forti\, Minister of Religion of the Florence Jewish Community\n\n\nRemarks\n\n\nLaying of Memorial Wreaths\n\n\nHonors Rendered by Firing Detail\n\n\nTaps\n\n\nMoment of Silence\n\n\nBenediction\nIzzeddin Elzir\, Imam of the Florence Muslim Community & President of U.C.O.I.I. \nFather Cesare Bedogne’\, Deacon of Tuscany\, Scuola Marescialli e Brigadieri\, Florence Carabinieri\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-florence-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T040000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150745Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at North Africa American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday\, May 28\, 2018 at 9 a.m. \n\n\n\nWelcoming Remarks\nFoued Bouaziz\, Maintenance Supervisor at North Africa American Cemetery\nThomas Clark\,Chief of Human Resources and Administration at ABMC\n\n\nIntroductory Remarks\nRyan Blum\, Assistant Superintendent at North Africa American Cemetery\n\n\nHumat Al – Hima and The Star Spangled Banner\nThe United States Air Forces in Europe\, Air Forces Africa Band\n\n\nInvocation\nPastor Tyler Masters\n\n\nMemorial Day Address\nThe Honorable Daniel Rubinstein\, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia\nLt. Gen. James C. Vechery\, U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy for Military Operations\n\n\nWreath Laying\, Taps\, and Raising of the Colors\n\n\nClosing Remarks\nRyan Blum\, Assistant Superintendent at North Africa American Cemetery\n\n\nTunisian Troops\nTunisian Honor Guard\n\n\nU.S. Troops\nU.S. Marine Security Guard Detachment\, U.S. Embassy\, Tunis\, Tunisia\nThe United States Air Forces in Europe\, Air Forces Africa Band\nGirl Scouts of Brownie Troop 40502 & Junior Troop 40503
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-north-africa-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T130000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150748Z
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UID:32787-1527426000-1527426000@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:WWI Centennial Ceremony to Dedicate the New Visitor Center at Chateau-Thierry American Monument
DESCRIPTION:To coincide with Memorial Day weekend\, the new visitor center at the Chateau-Thierry American Monument in France was dedicated on May 27\, 2018 at 7 p.m. Nearly 400 people gathered at the monument for this event\, which included remarks from Mayor of Château-Thierry Sébastien Eugène\, ABMC Secretary William M. Matz\, ABMC Deputy Secretary Robert J. Dalessandro\, Château-Thierry Sous-préfet Ronan Leaustic\, and U.S. Army Europe Commander Lt. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/wwi-centennial-ceremony-dedicate-new-visitor-center-chateau-thierry-american/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T100000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150750Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150750Z
UID:32788-1527415200-1527415200@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Brittany American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Brittany American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nArrival of Official Party\n\n\nWelcome \nDavid Bedford\, Superintendent of Brittany American Cemetery\n\n\nIntroduction\nTimothy Ramier\, AOMDA\n\n\nInvocation\nFather Pestour\, Saint-James Parish\n\n\nJewish Prayer\nGabriel Tordjman\, Jewish Community\, Caen\n\n\nRemarks\nCarine Mahieu\,  Mayor of Saint-James\n\n\nRemarks\nMaurice Duhamel\, Mayor of Montjoie St. Martin\n\n\nRemarks\nGilbert Manciet\, Director of the Cabinet\, Prefecture of Manche\n\n\nRemarks\nKris McElwee\, United States Government Representative\n\n\nWreath Laying\n\n\nSonnerie aux Morts\, Moment of Silence\, Taps\n\n\nNational Anthems: La Marseillaise and the Star-Spangled Bannner\n\n\nBenediction\nFather Pestour\, Saint-James Parish\n\n\nClosing Remarks\nTimothy Ramier\n\n\nAmerican Troops\nColor Guard and Honor Guard: U.S. Army Europe\n\n\nFrench Troops\nHonor Guard: Defense Base\, Cherbourg\nMilitary Band: Artillery of  Rennes
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-brittany-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T100000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150753Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150753Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Brookwood American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Brookwood American Cemetery in England hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nWelcoming Address\nAngelo Munsel\, Superintendent of Brookwood American Cemetery\n\n\nFly Over\n\n\nIntroductory Remarks\nGerald Lefler\, Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the American Battle Monuments Commission\n\n\nPosting of the Colors\nColor Guard USAF 501st  CSW\, RAF Alconbury\n\n\nPresidential Proclamation\nAngelo Munsel\, Superintendent of Brookwood American Cemetery\n\n\nInvocation\nChaplain John Schuetze\, 501st Combat Support Wing\, U.S. Air Force\nFather Stephen Sharkey\, ATC Pirbright\nRabbi Yechezkel Mandelbaum\, Rabbi of Kingston\, Surbiton & District United Synagogue\n\n\nAct of Remembrance\nFather Stephen Sharkey\, ATC Pirbright\n\n\nRemarks\nRobert Johnson\, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\nVice Admiral Lisa Franchetti\, Commander U.S. 6th Fleet\nWill Forster Mayor elect of Woking\n\n\n“Amazing Grace”\nRossella Caruso\n\n\nLaying of Wreaths\n“Going Home\,” U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band\n\n\n21 Gun Salute – Sounding of Taps – a Moment of Silence\n\n\nNational Anthems performed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band\n\n\nClosing Prayer\nFather Stephen Sharkey\, ATC Pirbright\n\n\nClosing Remarks\nGerald Lefler\, Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the American Battle Monuments Commission\n\n\nRetiring of Colors\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-brookwood-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T100000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150755Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Saint Mihiel American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nNational Anthems\nMarseillaise and the Star-Spangled Banner\n\n\nFlyover\n\n\nWelcoming Remarks\nJeffrey Hays\, Superintendent at St. Mihiel American Cemetery\n\n\nIntroductory Remarks\nLilian Pfluke\, American Overseas Memorial Day Association\n\n\nInvocation\nCol. Karen Meeker\, Chief\, Pastoral Division\, Regional Health Command Europe\n\n\nRemarks\nJean-Claude Dotte\, Mayor of Thiaucourt\, France\n\n\nRemarks\nKara C. MacDonald\, U.S. Consulate in Strasbourg\n\n\nRemarks\nMr. Freysselinard\, Prefect\, M & M\n\n\nMemorial Day Address\nMaj. Gen. Timothy McGuire\, Deputy Command General\, U.S. Army Europe\n\n\nWreath Laying\, Taps\, and Raising of the Colors\n\n\nBenediction\n\n\nClosing Remarks\nLilian Pfluke\n\n\nU.S. Military\nAmerican Air Force Sergeants’ Association\n\n\nFrench Military\nDetachment from the BA 133-Nancy\n\n\nMusic\nU.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-saint-mihiel-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150758Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150758Z
UID:32791-1527411600-1527411600@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 3 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-oise-aisne-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150801Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150801Z
UID:32792-1527411600-1527411600@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Flanders Field American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Flanders Field American Cemetery Belgium hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. U.S. Embassy Brussels aired the ceremony live on its Facebook page. \n\n\n\nOrder of Events\n\n\nArrival of the Representative of His Majesty the King\n\n\nFly-over\n\n\nWelcome\nRichard Arseneault\, Superintendent of Flanders Field American Cemetery\n\n\nInvocation\nLt. Col. Erik W. Nelson\, Deputy Wing Chaplain\, 86th Airlift Wing\n\n\nTribute\nKurt Vanryckeghem\, Mayor of Waregem\n\n\nTribute\nBrig. Gen. Dieter E. Bareihs\, Director of Plans\, Programs\, and Analyses\, U.S. Air Forces Europe\n\n\nTribute\nThe Honorable Matthew Lussenhop\, Chargé d’Affaires\, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium\n\n\nNational Anthems\nWaregem School Children\n\n\nLaying of Wreaths\n\n\nVolleys * Taps * Raising of the Colors\n\n\n“In Flanders Field”\n\n\n\nBenediction\nLt. Col. Erik W. Nelson\, Deputy Wing Chaplain\, 86th Airlift Wing\n\n\nBelgian National Anthem\n“De Brabançonne”\n\n\nAmerican National Anthem\n“The Star-Spangled Banner“\n\n\nMaster of Ceremonies\nDr. Jerome Sheridan – President\, AOMDA\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-flanders-field-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150803Z
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UID:32793-1527411600-1527411600@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Netherlands American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Netherlands American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-netherlands-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T083000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150807Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150807Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Suresnes American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Suresnes American Cemetery in France will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-suresnes-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T050000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150811Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150811Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in France will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-meuse-argonne-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T050000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Lorraine American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Lorrraine American Cemetery in France will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance is free an open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-lorraine-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T043000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150814Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Normandy American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Normandy American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-normandy-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T043000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150816Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Epinal American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Epinal American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27\, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-epinal-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T040000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150819Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150819Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:The Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery in France hosted its Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-lafayette-escadrille-memorial-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T040000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150821Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150821Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Rhone American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Rhone American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nArrival of the Official Party\n\n\nReview of the Formation\nGen. Curtis M. Scaparotti\nBrig. Gen. Pierre Gillet\n\n\nPresentation of the Colors\n\n\nIntroductory Remarks\nAndy Anderson\, Superintendent of Rhone American Cemetery\nPeter Hurley\n\n\nInvocation\nFather Wavrant\n\n\nJewish Prayer\nRabbi Gabriel Aymard\n\n\nRemarks\nRichard Strambio\, Mayor of Draguignan\n\n\nRemarks\nSimon Hankinson\, Consul\, U.S. Consulate in Marseille\, France\n\n\nRemarks\nGen. Curtis M. Scaparotti\, Commander\, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe\n\n\nWreath Laying\n\n\nFrench Sonnerie\, Moment of Silence\, Taps\n\n\nNational Anthems: La Marseillaise & Star Spangled Banner\nClaire-Agnès Pegourier and the students of the High School of Figanieres\n\n\nRaising of the Colors\n\n\nBenediction\nLt. Mark McCraney\n\n\nRetire the Colors\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks\nPeter Herrly\n\n\nAmerican Troops\nU.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa\n\n\nFrench Troops\nSchool of Artillery\, Draguignan\nMilitary Schools\, Draguignan\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-rhone-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T034500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T034500
DTSTAMP:20250410T150943Z
CREATED:20180526T040000Z
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SUMMARY:World War I Centennial Ceremony to Mark Battle of Belleau Wood and Operations in the Aisne-Marne Region
DESCRIPTION:To coincide with Memorial Day weekend\, Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France hosted a ceremony on May 27\, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. that marked Memorial Day\, and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood and Operations in the Aisne-Marne region during World War I. \n\n\n\nArrival of the Troops\, Colors and Officials\n\n\nFlyover\n\n\nWelcome Address\nSecretary William M. Matz\, American Battle Monuments Commission\n\n\nAddress\nNadia Crapart\, Mayor of Belleau\, France\n\n\nWWI Centennial Presentation\n\n\n\nPrayer\nChaplain Olivier Risnes\, National Protestant Chaplain of the Gendarmerie Nationale and of the Defense Zone of Paris\n\n\nPrayer\nChaplain Brent W. Scott\, Rear Admiral\, Chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps\n\n\nReading of Poems\nStudents from the Saint-Joseph High School of Château-Thierry\n\n\nMemorial Address\nMaj. Gen. Vincent Guionie\, Deputy Chief of Staff of the French Army\n\n\nMemorial Address\nLt. Gen. Carsten Jacobson\, Commander of the German Field Army and Deputy Chief of the German Army\n\n\nMemorial Address\nGen. Robert B. Neller\, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps\n\n\nWreath Laying\n\n\nFiring of Volleys\, Sonnerie aux Morts\, German Taps\, U.S. Taps and Moment of Silence\n\n\nMarseillaise\, Das Deutschlandlied\, and The Star Spangled Banner\, and Raising of Colors\n\n\nDeparture of the Colors and Troops\n\n\nDeparture of Officials\n\n\nFrench Army Participants\nHonor Platoons: 152nd Infantry Regiment and 21st Marine Infantry Regiment\nMusic: The Musique des Troupes de Marine\n\n\nGermany Army Participants\nHonor Platoon: 292nd Infantry Battalion\n\n\nAmerican Marine Participants\nHonor Platoons: 5th Marine Regiment and 6th Marine Regiment\nMusic: 2nd Marine Division Band
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/world-war-i-centennial-ceremony-mark-battle-belleau-wood-and-operations-aisne/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T200000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150945Z
CREATED:20180526T040000Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Manila American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Manila American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday\, May 27\, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-manila-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T113000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150947Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Sicily Rome American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Italy hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday\, May 26\, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-sicily-rome-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T100000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150949Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Henri Chapelle American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday\, May 26\, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nOrder of Events\n\n\nArrival of the Representative of His Majesty the King\n\n\nWelcome\nChristopher Arseneault\, Superintendent of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery\n\n\nInvocation\nU.S. Military Chaplain\n\n\nTribute\nThierry Wimmer\, Mayor of Plombières\n\n\nTribute\nVice Admiral John N. Christenson\, U.S. Military Representative\, NATO\n\n\nTribute\nThe Honorable Matthew Lussenhop\, Chargé d’Affaires\, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium\n\n\nTribute\nChildren\, Conseil communal des Enfants de Plombières\n\n\nLaying of Wreaths\n\n\nVolleys * Taps * Raising of the Colors\n\n\nBenediction\nU.S. Military Chaplain\n\n\nBelgian National Anthem\n“La Brabançonne“\n\n\nAmerican National Anthem\n“The Star-Spangled Banner“\n\n\nMaster of Ceremonies\nDr. Jerome Sheridan – President\, AOMDA
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-henri-chapelle-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T201419Z
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SUMMARY:World War I Centennial Ceremony to Mark First World War I U.S. Offensive
DESCRIPTION:To coincide with Memorial Day weekend\, Somme American Cemetery in France hosted a ceremony on May 26\, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. that honored both Memorial Day and the 100th anniversary of the first U.S. Offensive of World War I. \n\n\n\nPresentation of Colors\n\n\nNational Anthems\n“La Marseillaise” and “The Star Spangled Banner”\n\n\nIntroductory Remarks\nCraig Rahanian\, Superintendent of Somme American Cemetery\nJames Gerard\, American Overseas Memorial Day Association\n\n\nWelcome Address\nRobet Dalessandro\, Deputy Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission\n\n\nInvocation\nCol. David L. Carr\, U.S. Military Chaplain\n\n\nMemorial Address\nPhilippe Gyselinck\, Mayor of Bony\n\n\nMemorial Address\nMagalie Daverton\, Sous-Prefect Aisne Department\n\n\nMemorial Address\nLt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray\, EUCOM DCOM\n\n\nMemorial Prayer\nCol. David L. Carr\, U.S. Military Chaplain\n\n\nPresentation of Wreaths\n\n\nSounding of Taps\nU.S. Army Bugler\n\n\nFly Over\nU.S. Air Force 76th Airlift Squadron\n\n\nBenediction\nCol. David L. Carr\, U.S. Military Chaplain\n\n\nClosing Remarks\nJames Gerard\, American Overseas Memorial Day Association\n\n\nFrench Military\n94th Infantry Regiment\, Urban Combat Training Center\n\n\nU.S. Military\n1st Infantry Division\, 2nd Infantry Division\, 3rd Infantry Division\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/world-war-i-centennial-ceremony-mark-first-world-war-i-us-offensive/
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