2012 Veterans Day Ceremonies
Netherlands
American Cemetery in the Netherlands
Friday,
November 9, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Students
from the AFNorth International School, including the JROTC class, will
participate in the ceremony.
The
schedule of events includes:
·
Performance
of the national anthems of the United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom and
Canada
·
Speeches
by local U.S. military commanders
·
Songs
sung by local school children
·
Wreath-laying
·
Playing
of Taps
Following
these events, there will be a rosette placing ceremony at the Wall of the
Missing. Gerald Kight, a soldier that was listed as missing in action,
was recovered in September 2011. His family will be present to place the
bronze rosette next to his name.
Rhone
American Cemetery in France
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
8:30
a.m.
Rhone American Cemetery will host the Armistice Day Ceremony for
the City of Draguignan. Ceremony events will include the singing of the U.S.
And French national anthems and a wreath-laying. Ceremony participants will
include government officials and French authorities.
Corozal
American Cemetery in Panama
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
9:00
a.m.
The
U.S. Ambassador to Panama, the honorable Jonathan Farrar, will be one of the
guest speakers.
Normandy
American Cemetery in France
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
9:15
a.m.
A
short ceremony at the memorial will include the playing of the French and
American national anthems, a wreath-laying and the playing of “Taps.”
Epinal
American Cemetery in France
Sunday, November 11, 2012
9:30 a.m.
The
ceremony will include a wreath-laying and the presentation of an Outstanding
Civilian Service Medal.
Honolulu
Memorial in Hawaii
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
10:00
a.m.
This
ceremony will include the dedication of two new pavilions and mosaic maps at the
Honolulu Memorial. Learn more about this dedication ceremony.
Somme
American Cemetery and Localities
American and French officials have scheduled a series of ceremonies to honor
U.S. veterans and also French World War I sacrifices, which include those of
their family members left behind.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Bony Monument aux Morts
10:15 a.m.
Somme American Cemetery
11:15 a.m.
Bellicourt American Monument
Area
Near Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France
French
and American officials have scheduled a series of ceremonies to honor each
other’s sacrifices. Parking near the 3rd Infantry Division Monument
is recommended in order to attend all of these ceremonies.
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
10:30
a.m. French
Monument aux Morts
10:45
a.m. Pont de
l'aspirant de Rouge
11:00
a.m. Place de l'Hotel
de Ville
11:30
a.m. American 3rd
Infantry Division Monument
11:45
a.m.
Château-Thierry American Monument (*Travel to the monument via car or free public
transportation.)
Brittany American Cemetery in
France
Sunday, November 11, 2012
10:30 a.m.
This ceremony will include a
wreath-laying at the cemetery, followed by commemorative events in St. James.
Oise-Aisne
American Cemetery in France
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
10:30
a.m.
More
details will be made available closer to the event.
Manila
American Cemetery in the Philippines
Sunday, November 11, 2012
10:50 a.m.
The
ceremony, organized by the U.S. Veterans Administration in Manila, and supported
by the U.S. Embassy Manila, will include:
·
Introduction
·
Posting
of colors
·
Playing
of U.S. and Philippines National Anthems
·
Moment
of silence
·
Invocation
·
Recognition
of Veterans Groups
·
Guest
Speakers
·
Laying
of Wreaths
·
Benediction
·
Ceremonial
Salute
·
Playing
of Taps
·
Retirement
of Colors by Honor Guard
·
End
of Ceremony
Flanders
Field American Cemetery in Belgium
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
11:00
a.m.
The
ceremony will include the laying of wreaths, the playing of “Taps,” reading of
the Presidential Proclamation and the poem “In Flanders Field,” a silent
prayer, and a carillon concert.
Luxembourg
American Cemetery in Luxembourg
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
11:00
a.m.
The
ceremony will be supported by the 886th Civil Engineering Squadron
of the 86th Civil Engineering Group based out of Ramstein, Germany,
and include the participation of a Color Guard, Honor Platoon, Firing Detail, and Air Force Band.
Planned ceremony speakers include U.S Ambassador to Luxembourg Robert Mandell,
and GerdKlestadt, a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp that was
liberated by U.S. forces in 1945.
Meuse-Argonne
American Cemetery in France
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
11:00
a.m.
The
ceremony will include:
·
Posting
of Colors
·
Moment
of Silence
·
Playing
of Taps
·
Reading
of the President's Veterans Day Message
·
Playing
of the U.S. and French National Anthems
St.
Mihiel American Cemetery in France
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
11:00 a.m.
More details to follow closer to the event date.
Lorraine American Cemetery in France
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
11:11 a.m.
The
ceremony will take place in the chapel, followed by the placing of flowers.
Cambridge
American Cemetery in England
Monday,
November 12, 2012
11:00
a.m.
The ceremony will include representatives from the Royal Air Force and the U.S.
Air Force.
North
Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia
Monday,
November 12, 2012
11:00
a.m.
