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More than 10 floral wreaths were laid during the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery.
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 3 pm.
| Master of Ceremonies | Kristina Keenan, AOMDA |
| Superintendent's Welcoming Remarks | Geoffrey Fournier |
| Presentation of Colors | |
| National Anthems: "Marseillaise" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" | Olivier Poncelet and Ophélie Fernandez |
| Invocation | Commander John Logan, 6th Marine Regiment |
| Remarks | Didier Fernandez, Mayor of Seringes-et-Nesles |
| Remarks |
Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa |
| Remarks | Laurent Olivier, Sous-Préfet of Soissons |
| Wreath Laying | |
| French and American "Taps," Moment of Silence, and Raising of Colors | |
| Benediction | Bishop Renauld de Dinechin |
| Retire the Color | |
| Closing Remarks | Kristina Keenan, AOMDA |
| French Troops |
Honor Platoon: 8th Supply Regiment, Mourmelon Bugler: French Army Band |
| American Troops |
Color Guard and Honor Platoon: USMC Forces Europe, Stuttgart Germany; Chaplain: 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Bugler: 2nd Marine Division Band, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina |