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A U.S. Army Color Guard, along with a French Army Band from the Artillery of Rennes, participated in the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony at Brittany American Cemetery.
Brittany American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial day ceremony on Sunday, 29 May, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
| Master of Ceremonies | Timothy Ramier, American Overseas Memorial Day Association |
| Superintendent | Bruce C. Malone, Jr. |
| U.S. Government Representative | Sara Harriger, Consul of the United States |
| French Government Representative | Claude Dulamon, Sub-Prefect of Avranches |
| Arrival of Official Party | |
| Presentation of the Colors | |
| Welcome | Bruce Malone, Superintendent |
| Introduction | Timothy Ramier, AOMDA |
| Invocation | Father Mourocq, Saint-James Parish |
| Jewish Prayer | Meyer Malka, Jewish Community, Caen |
| Remarks | Nathalie Panassié, Mayor of Saint-James |
| Remarks | Claude Dulamon, Sub-Prefect of Avranches |
| Remarks | Sara Harriger, Consul, Rennes |
| Remarks | Major General John L. Gronski, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe (Army National Guard) |
| Wreath Laying | |
| Sonnerie Aux Morts, Moment of Silence, Taps | |
| National Anthem | La Marseillaise and the Star Spangled Banner sung by Amy Malone |
| Raising of the Colors | |
| Benediction | Father Mourocq, Saint-James Parish |
| Retirement of the Colors | |
| Departure of Official Party | |
| Closing Remarks | Timothy Ramier |
| American Troops |
Color Guard: United States Army Europe Bugler: United States Army Europe |
| French Troops |
Honor Guard: Defense Base, Cherbourg Military Band: Artillery of Rennes |