Memorial Day 2015 at Somme American Cemetery

Members of the American military fold a large American flag.
The American flag is folded at Somme American Cemetery. Image courtesy of Jackie Hays.

Somme American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.

 

2015 Memorial Day Program
Superintendent’s Welcoming Remarks

Mr. Jeffrey R. Hays, Superintendent of the Somme American Cemetery

Presentation of Colors 7th Civil Support Command Color Guard, US Army
Introductory Remarks Mr. James Gerard, American Overseas Memorial Day Association
National Anthems “La Marseillaise” and “The Star Spangled Banner”  performed by the French Army Forces Band, Lille
Memorial Address BG Arlan M. DEBLIECK, Commanding General 7th CSC, U.S. Army Officer
Memorial Address Mr. Brian R. HARKI, LT COL, Command Chaplain, United States Army
Address Mr. Laurent OLIVIER, Sous-Préfet de Soissons
Welcome Address

Mr. Philippe Gyselinck, Mayor of Bony
Memorial Prayer

Andre MARTINET, Military Chaplain, French Army
“Le Dragon de Noailles” The French Army Forces Band, Lille

Laying of wreaths

  
Playing of TAPS, Raising of the Colors, Minute of Silence  
“Amazing Grace” The French Army Forces Band, Lille
God Bless America” The French Army Forces Band, Lille
Closing Remarks Mr. James Gerard, American Overseas Memorial Day Association
Retiring of the Colors  
French troops : 94th Infantry Regiment of Sissonne

Color Guard : 7th CSC, US Army

Band:  The French Army Forces Band, Lille