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Hundreds of people gathered at Suresnes American Cemetery for the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony. Image courtesy of Emily Munsel.
Suresnes American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 2.30 pm.
| Master of Ceremonies | Col Peter Herrly, AOMDA |
| Arrival of Official Party and Presentation of Colors | |
| Welcome Message | Superintendent Angelo T. Munsel |
| Posting of the Colors and Lighting of the Flame | |
| Presidential Proclamation | Superintendent Angelo T. Munsel |
| Prayer |
Jean-Louis Macron, Chaplain Aimé Atlan, Rabbi |
| Address |
Daniel E. Goodspeed, Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs/Consul General representing the Ambassador of the United States of America to France and Monaco The Honorable Jane D. Hartley Christian Dupuy, Mayor of Suresnes Yann Jounot, Prefect of Hauts de Seine |
| Remarks | Gen. Frank Gorenc, Commander U.S. Air Force in Europe and Africa |
| Laying of Wreaths | |
| Laying of the Wreath Commemorating the Centennial of the Battle of Verdun | |
| Firing of Volleys, Taps, Moment of Silence | |
| Raising of the Flags and National Anthems | "La Marseillaise" and "The Star Spangled Banner" |
| Closing Remarks | |
| Review of Flag Bearers | |
| Wine of Honor | |