Memorial Day 2013 at Mexico City National Cemetery
During Memorial Day weekend ABMC sites throughout the world paid tribute to the more than 218,000 individuals commemorated at these overseas cemeteries.
During Memorial Day weekend ABMC sites throughout the world paid tribute to the more than 218,000 individuals commemorated at these overseas cemeteries.
A short ceremony, planned in conjunction with the D-Day Landing Committee, commemorated the 69th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
To mark the 69th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, Brittany American Cemetery hosted a ceremony that included a wreath-laying and guest speakers.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Manila American Cemetery included the posting of colors, the playing of the national anthems, and more.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Rhone American Cemetery included a wreath-laying, and guest remarks.
Ceremony events included playing the national anthems, laying wreaths and the playing of "Taps."
The Veterans Day Ceremony at North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia included playing of the national anthems, guest remarks, an invocation, a wreath-laying, and more.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Epinal American Cemetery in France included a wreath-laying, and the playing of "Taps."
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Brittany American Cemetery in France included a wreath-laying and remarks from guest speakers.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Somme American Cemetery in France included guest remarks, a wreath-laying, a minute of silence, and more.
The Veterans Day activities at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France included two ceremonies, La Flamme de la Mémoire Ceremony, and a Veterans Day Ceremony.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Ardennes American Cemetery in Belgium honored the sacrifices of the nearly 6,000 individuals that are buried or memorialized at this site.
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