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Floral wreaths were laid during the 2017 Memorial Day Ceremony at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery.
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 3 p.m.
| Superintendent's Welcoming Remarks | Hubert O. Cloud |
| Presentation of Colors | |
| National Anthems | Marseillaise and the Star Spangled Banner |
| Introductory Remarks | Dr. Steven Ekovich, AOMDA |
| Invocation | Capt. Terry Gordon, U.S. Third Fleet |
| Reading of Poems | Students of Saint Joseph High School, Château-Thierry |
| Remarks | Didier Fernandez, Mayor of Seringes-et-Nesles |
| Remarks | Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa |
| Remarks | Laurent Olivier, Sous-Préfet of Soissons |
| Wreath Laying | |
| Firing of Volleys, French and American Taps, Moment of Silence, and Raising of the Colors | |
| Benediction | Father Pascal Anato |
| Retire the Colors | |
| Closing Remarks | Dr. Steven Ekovich, AOMDA |
| French Troops | Honor Platoon:8th Supply Regiment, Mourmelon; Bugler: French Army Band |
| American Troops | Color Guard and Honor Platoon: USMC Forces Europe/ Africa; Quintet and Bugler:1st Marine Division Band |