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Local mayors laid wreaths at Brittany American Cemetery in France during the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony. Image courtesy of Bernard Guénée.
Brittany American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
| Arrival of Official Party | |
| Welcome | David Bedford, Superintendent of Brittany American Cemetery |
| Introduction | Timothy Ramier, AOMDA |
| Invocation | Father Pestour, Saint-James Parish |
| Jewish Prayer | Gabriel Tordjman, Jewish Community, Caen |
| Remarks | Carine Mahieu, Mayor of Saint-James |
| Remarks | Maurice Duhamel, Mayor of Montjoie St. Martin |
| Remarks | Gilbert Manciet, Director of the Cabinet, Prefecture of Manche |
| Remarks | Kris McElwee, United States Government Representative |
| Wreath Laying | |
| Sonnerie aux Morts, Moment of Silence, Taps | |
| National Anthems: La Marseillaise and the Star-Spangled Bannner | |
| Benediction | Father Pestour, Saint-James Parish |
| Closing Remarks | Timothy Ramier |
| American Troops |
Color Guard and Honor Guard: U.S. Army Europe |
| French Troops |
Honor Guard: Defense Base, Cherbourg |