Memorial Day 2016 at Manila American Cemetery

Members of the American and Philippine military stand with flags and weapons outside the chapel building.
The joint Honor Guard stands outside the chapel at Manila American Cemetery during the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony.

Manila American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
 

Presentation of Colors Philippine Army and United States Marine Corps
National Anthems Philippine Army Band
Invocation Elder Shayne M. Bowen, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Remarks Larry A. Adkison, Superintendent
Floral Offerings Lt. Gen. Glorioso V. Miranda, Acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg, United States Ambassador to the Philippines
Representatives of Civic, Military, and Veterans' Organizations
Opening Remarks Robert F. Lane, Trustee American Association of the Philippines  
Memorial Day Messages Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg       
Lt. Gen. Glorioso V. Miranda, Acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Col. Charles A. Western, Chief of Staff, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps
                                                           
Musical Selection Philippine Army Band
Memorial Prayers Reverend  Kenneth D. Fuller, United Pentecostal Church International
Bishop Arthur L. Jones, Holy Trinity Church
Rabbi Eliyahu Azaria, The Jewish Association of the Philippines
National Moment of Remembrance Tribute Lilly E. Serpa
Joseph M. Maristela

 
Benediction Father Efren Jimenez, OFM Santuario de San Antonio Parish
Ceremonial Salute Philippine Army Honor Guard
Taps Philippine Army Band
Retirement of Colors Philippine Army and United States Marine Corps