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Candles on top of headstones burn bright int he darkness.
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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.

Four large floral wreaths rest on stands after the ceremony.
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.
Two men carry a large floral wreath towards the wreath stand.

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.

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.

Luxembourg American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Two men stand and salute after laying floral wreaths.

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.

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.

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.