Memorial Day 2015 at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery

A color guard leads a group of marching Airmen into the ceremony.
Airmen from Ramstein Air Base in Germany participated in the 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.

Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

2015 Memorial Day Program
Welcome Remarks Mr. David W. Bedford
Introductory Remarks Colonel (R) Peter Herrly
Invocation Mr. Jean-Claude Levy, Verdun Israelite Community, U.S. Military Chaplain
Address Mr. Nicolas Raffa, Mayor of Romagne-sous-Montfaucon
Address Mr. Jean-Michel Mougard, Prefect of the Meuse
Memorial Address Major General (R) Alfred A. Valenzuela, U.S. World War One Centennial Commission
Benediction Father  Marc Johnson
Offering of Wreaths  
Minute of Silence, French and American Taps  
National Hymns  
Closing Remarks Colonel (R) Peter Herrly
American Bugler: SSgt. Ken Jones, USAFE Band
French Band: Band of the Armored Cavalry
French Troops: Logistical Command of Verdun Defense Base
French Cavalry Men: Equestrian Platoon of Verdun Defense Base
Joint Color Guard: EUCOM
Meuse Department Firemen
Gendarmerie Nationale, Meuse Department