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An American Honor Guard participates in the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Brookwood American Cemetery. Image courtesy of Antony McCallum.
Brookwood American Cemetery in England hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
| Welcoming Address | Angelo Munsel, Superintendent of Brookwood American Cemetery |
| Fly Over | |
| Introductory Remarks | Gerald Lefler, Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the American Battle Monuments Commission |
| Posting of the Colors | Color Guard USAF 501st CSW, RAF Alconbury |
| Presidential Proclamation | Angelo Munsel, Superintendent of Brookwood American Cemetery |
| Invocation |
Chaplain John Schuetze, 501st Combat Support Wing, U.S. Air Force Father Stephen Sharkey, ATC Pirbright Rabbi Yechezkel Mandelbaum, Rabbi of Kingston, Surbiton & District United Synagogue |
| Act of Remembrance | Father Stephen Sharkey, ATC Pirbright |
| Remarks |
Robert Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| "Amazing Grace" | Rossella Caruso |
| Laying of Wreaths |
“Going Home,” U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band |
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21 Gun Salute - Sounding of Taps - a Moment of Silence |
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| National Anthems performed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band | |
| Closing Prayer | Father Stephen Sharkey, ATC Pirbright |
| Closing Remarks | Gerald Lefler, Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the American Battle Monuments Commission |
| Retiring of Colors | |