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The 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Rhone American Cemetery took place outside the memorial building. Image courtesy of Michel Delannoy.
Rhone American Cemetery in France hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
| Arrival of the Official Party | |
| Review of the Formation |
Gen. Curtis M. Scaparotti Brig. Gen. Pierre Gillet |
| Presentation of the Colors | |
| Introductory Remarks |
Andy Anderson, Superintendent of Rhone American Cemetery Peter Hurley |
| Invocation | Father Wavrant |
| Jewish Prayer | Rabbi Gabriel Aymard |
| Remarks | Richard Strambio, Mayor of Draguignan |
| Remarks | Simon Hankinson, Consul, U.S. Consulate in Marseille, France |
| Remarks | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparotti, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe |
| Wreath Laying | |
| French Sonnerie, Moment of Silence, Taps | |
| National Anthems: La Marseillaise & Star Spangled Banner | Claire-Agnès Pegourier and the students of the High School of Figanieres |
| Raising of the Colors | |
| Benediction | Lt. Mark McCraney |
| Retire the Colors | |
| Closing Remarks | Peter Herrly |
| American Troops | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa |
| French Troops |
School of Artillery, Draguignan Military Schools, Draguignan |