![Candles on top of headstones burn bright int he darkness.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_col_alt/public/galleries/Meuse-Argonne%2520Luminary%2520-%25202017.jpg?itok=jMJ4jvPI)
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.
![Two men carry a large floral wreath towards the wreath stand.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_col_alt/public/galleries/DSCN2000%2520%25283%2529.jpg?itok=OJsrHopz)
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.
Suresnes American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Organized by the city of Suresnes, the ceremony included reading the presidential proclamation and a wreath laying. Attendance was free and open to the public.
![Men in uniforms or suits carry floral wreaths for placement.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_col_alt/public/galleries/veterans-day-7.jpg?itok=Dq0PpMyr)
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. A special luminary event was held later that day, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
![Honor Guard participants stand with firearms or flags in the plot area.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_col_alt/public/galleries/38390100261_edd71565b0_o.jpg?itok=gC21HQ8j)
Luxembourg American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Lorraine American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
![Boy Scouts stand in front of the chapel and behind the floral wreaths.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_col_alt/public/galleries/23584329_10215560723317404_1142167887_o.jpg?itok=KZ20_1Bk)
Flanders Field American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
![Rupp reads the proclamation from a podium.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_col_alt/public/galleries/VD_2016_USCounsGeneral_Abigail_Rupp.jpg?itok=jfxe-0EO)
Florence American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.