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A U.S. Honor Guard participates in the 2017 Memorial Day Ceremony at Somme American Cemetery.
Somme American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
| Superintendent’s Welcoming Remarks | Angelo Munsel, Somme American Cemetery Superintendent |
| Presentation of Colors | RHCE, Color Guard, U.S. Army |
| Introductory Remarks | James Gerard, American Overseas Memorial Day Association |
| Prayers | Lt. Col. Karen Meeker, Command Chaplain, RHCE, U.S. Army |
| Memorial Address | Brig. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster, Commanding General of RHCE, U.S. Army Officer |
| Address | Philippe Gyselinck, Mayor of Bony |
| Address | Angelo Munsel, Somme American Cemetery Superintendent |
| Laying of Wreaths | |
| Playing of Taps, Minute of Silence | |
| National Anthems, Raising of the Colors | |
| Closing Remarks | James Gerard, American Overseas Memorial Day Association |
| Retiring of the Colors | |
| Reception at VENDHUILE – WWI Exhibition & WWI – WWII Re-enactors | |
| French Troops | French Color Guard, CENZUB Sissonne |
| Color Guard | Regional Health Command Europe |