Memorial Day 2016 at Normandy American Cemetery

Attendees sit around the reflecting pool, with the American and French flag at half mast in the background.
A large crowd gathered at Normandy American Cemetery for the 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony.

Normandy American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 10.30 am.

Master of Ceremonies René Huard, AOMDA
Superintendent Daniel L. Neese
Deputy Superintendent Michael Coonce
The Marseillaise and the Star Spangled Banner  
Welcoming Remarks Daniel Neese
Opening Remarks René Huard
Opening Prayers Father Xavier Signargout, Diocese of Bayeaux and Lisieux
Capt. Gary P. Weeden, Command Chaplain of U.S. European Command
Rabbi Meyer Malka, Jewish Community of Caen
Addresses Sara Harriger, U.S. Consul for Western France
Patrick Thomines, Mayor of Coleville-sur-Mer
Laurent Fiscus, Prefect of Calvados Department
Lt. Gen. William B. Garrett, III, Deputy Commander of U.S. European Command
Closing Prayer Father Xavier Signargout, Diocese of Bayeaux and Lisieux
Laying of Wreaths  
Taps-Raising of the Colors  
Retiring of the Colors  
Participation of Troops 5th Signal Command Color Guard, U.S. Army Europe
Unit Garrison of Cherbourg, France
French Military Band of the Artillery of Rennes, France