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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20250410T150812Z
CREATED:20180527T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150812Z
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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
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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
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UID:32798-1527395400-1527395400@www.abmc.gov
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
CREATED:20180526T040000Z
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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
CREATED:20180526T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
CREATED:20180526T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T080000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150954Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Luxembourg American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Luxembourg American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday\, May 26\, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-luxembourg-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T040000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150956Z
CREATED:20180526T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150956Z
UID:32807-1527307200-1527307200@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2018 at Ardennes American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Ardennes American Cemetery in Belgium will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday\, May 26\, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance is free an open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/memorial-day-2018-ardennes-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T033000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150959Z
CREATED:20180525T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150959Z
UID:32808-1527305400-1527305400@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:World War I Centennial Ceremony to Mark Role of 1st Division in World War I
DESCRIPTION:To coincide with Memorial Day weekend\, a ceremony at Cantigny Monument in France on May 26\, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. will mark the role of the 1st Division in World War I. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/world-war-i-centennial-ceremony-mark-role-1st-division-world-war-i/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T020000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151001Z
CREATED:20180525T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151001Z
UID:32809-1527300000-1527300000@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Flags In for Memorial Day 2018 at St. Mihiel American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Come to St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France on Saturday\, May 26\, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to help place American and French flags at every headstone in preparation for the Memorial Day ceremony. For groups interested in participating\, please email the cemetery in advance.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/flags-memorial-day-2018-st-mihiel-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151004Z
CREATED:20180524T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151004Z
UID:32810-1527152400-1527152400@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Battle of the Atlantic 75th Anniversary Ceremony at the East Coast Memorial
DESCRIPTION:The East Coast Memorial\, located in Battery Park in New York City\, was the site for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. Organized by the United War Veterans Council\, this event was an official Fleet Week event. The ceremony included remarks from ABMC Executive Engineer Tom Sole\, Captain Tim O’Brien from the U.K. mission to the United Nations\, and Read Adm. John Mustin. NJROTC from a local high school served as Color Guard for the ceremony.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/battle-atlantic-75th-anniversary-ceremony-east-coast-memorial/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T070000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151007Z
CREATED:20180510T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151007Z
UID:32811-1525935600-1525935600@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Remembrance Concert at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Sicily-Rome American Cemetery will host the University of Michigan Women’s Glee Club on May 10\, 2018 at 1 p.m. for a a wreath-laying ceremony and remembrance concert near the Brothers in Arms statue. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/remembrance-concert-sicily-rome-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T030000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151008Z
CREATED:20180501T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151008Z
UID:32813-1525230000-1525230000@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:The Faces of Margraten 2018 at Netherlands American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Netherlands American Cemetery will host the Faces of Margraten from May 2-6\, 2018 with an opening ceremony on May 2\, 2018 at 3 p.m. The Stichting Verenigde Adoptanten Amerikaanse Oorlogsgraven (Foundation United Adopters American War Graves) has worked to create a unique tribute to the men and women buried or memorialized at the cemetery. They have been collecting photos since 2014 in order to give a face to the names on the marble headstones and the Walls of the Missing. During the Faces of Margraten\, the photos will be placed directly next to the headstone or wall. Visitors will be able to walk through the cemetery and see the faces of the men and women that gave their lives in the fight to liberate the Netherlands. To date the group has collected more than 5\,000 photos. \nA new addition this year includes the debut of the Voices of Margraten\, a free audio tour\, available beginning May 2\, 2018. Through a partnership with Laudio\, and using recovered documents and  eyewitness accounts of soldiers’ families and those who keep the memory of these men and women alive\, visitors can hear the story of one of the fallen in the cemetery. Available in English and Dutch\, hear the story of Pfc. Carmelo Amoroso. Here’s an excerpt from the tour: “That day\, when you weren’t here yet\, Carmelo\, the birds just sat on their branch\, silently. They didn’t know how. They didn’t even know that they could sing!” \nDownload the free app\, Voices of Margraten. While it’s best to use the app in the cemetery\, you can still enjoy the story from anywhere in the world: \n\nVisit www.degezichtenvanmargraten.nl to download the audio tour. Alternatively\, you can download the izi.travel app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. After downloading the app\, search for the Voices of Margraten tour within the app for English speakers. Search Stemmen van Margraten tour within the app for Dutch speakers.\nTo download the audio tour\, you need an internet/wifi connection. If using the audio tour in the cemetery\, your phone will only utilize the GPS capability. Cellular service is not required.\nThe audio tour starts near the entrance of the cemetery at the information desk. The tour narrator will direct you over the cemetery grounds. Alternatively\, you can also follow the route on your phone’s screen.\nThe audio tour will be available for one year\n\nVisiting the cemetery is always free\, and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/faces-margraten-2018-netherlands-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151010Z
CREATED:20180314T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151010Z
UID:32814-1521018000-1521018000@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Facebook Live: A Conversation with Secretary William M. Matz
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 14\, 2018 at 1 p.m. eastern for a Facebook Live chat with ABMC Secretary William M. Matz. Sworn in as secretary in January 2018\, Secretary Matz will talk about his priorities for the agency\, and some of the work he hopes to accomplish in this role. As a decorated combat veteran and retired major general from the Army\, Matz brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ABMC. Hear first-hand how Matz will lead the agency. You can ask questions during the live event\, or you can submit questions ahead of time\, by emailing facebook@abmc.gov or sending us a private message.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/facebook-live-conversation-secretary-william-m-matz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T101500
DTSTAMP:20250410T151013Z
CREATED:20180203T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151013Z
UID:32815-1517652900-1517652900@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Luminary 2018 at Epinal American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Epinal American Cemetery will host a Luminary on February 3\, 2018 at 4:25 p.m. Organized by the U.S. Memory Grand Est France\, the ceremony plans to feature an LED candle on every headstone and at the Walls of the Missing. The intention is for these candles to serve as a visual reminder of the thousands of Americans buried there in the cemetery\, whose lives were cut short by war. This event was originally scheduled for December 2017\, but due to bad weather it was cancelled.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/luminary-2018-epinal-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T094500
DTSTAMP:20250410T151015Z
CREATED:20171210T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151015Z
UID:32816-1512899100-1512899100@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Remembrance Ceremony at Epinal American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Epinal American cemetery hosted a Remembrance Ceremony on December 10\, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. Organized by the U.S. Memory Grand Est France\, the ceremony had planned to feature an LED candle on every headstone and at the Walls of the Missing. The intention was for these candles to serve as a visual reminder of the thousands of Americans buried there in the cemetery\, whose lives were cut short by war. Due to bad weather conditions\, the LED candle portion has to be canceled. However\, a wreath laying remembrance ceremony still occurred.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/remembrance-ceremony-epinal-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151437Z
CREATED:20171111T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151437Z
UID:32817-1510390800-1510390800@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Luminary Event at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 11\, 2017 Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery hosted a luminary event to mark the 99th anniversary of the end of World War I.  As dusk fell at the cemetery\, thousands of headstones were lit with candles\, creating a powerful image of light overpowering the darkness. Attendees had the chance to walk through the cemetery until 7:30 p.m. and learn stories of some of the Americans honored within these hallowed grounds. Visitors learned about the Great War and the American sacrifice\, and reflected on the enormity of this conflict that ended nearly 100 years ago. \nThis was a partial luminary event with only a portion of the more than 14\,000 headstones lit. The cemetery hopes to expand the program in November 2018 to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/luminary-event-meuse-argonne-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T090000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151439Z
CREATED:20171111T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151439Z
UID:32818-1510390800-1510390800@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Veterans Day 2017 at Corozal American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Corozal American Cemetery in Panama hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11\, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/veterans-day-2017-corozal-american-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T070000
DTSTAMP:20250410T151442Z
CREATED:20171111T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151442Z
UID:32819-1510383600-1510383600@www.abmc.gov
SUMMARY:Veterans Day 2017 at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11\, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.abmc.gov/event/veterans-day-2017-henri-chapelle-american-cemetery/
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