Brittany American Cemetery in France will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public. If you are a family member of someone who is honored at the cemetery and you're planning to attend the ceremony, please email the cemetery at least two weeks prior to the event.
WELCOME
Mr. David Bedford, Superintendent
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Timothy Ramier, AOMDA
INVOCATION
Chaplain (LTC) Bret J. Gilmore, United States Army, Europe
JEWISH PRAYER
Mr. Gabriel Tordjman, Jewish Community, Caen
REMARKS
Mrs. Carine Mahieu, Mayor of Saint-James
REMARKS
Mr. Maurice Duhamel, Mayor of Montjoie St Martin
REMARKS
Mrs. Kris McElwee, United States Government Representative
REMARKS
Major General Steven Shapiro, Commanding General, 21st TSC Commander , US Army Europe
WREATH LAYING
SONNERIE AUX MORTS
MOMENT OF SILENCE
TAPS
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BENEDICTION
Father Pestour, Saint-James Parish
CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. Timothy Ramier
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American Troops: Color Guard: United States Army Europe
French Troops: Honor Guard: Defense Base, Cherbourg
Military Band: Artillery of Rennes