Veterans Day 2017 at Mexico City National Cemetery

Three large floral wreaths on stands in front of the crypt.
Three large floral wreaths were laid during the 2017 Veterans Day Ceremony at Mexico City National Cemetery. Image courtesy of Victor Manuel Serrano.

Mexico City National Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The Office of Defense coordination U.S. Embassy, Mexico coordinated the event. Col. Eric Rojo, commander of American Legion Post #2, delivered remarks. The Presidential Proclamation was read by Senior Defense Official Col. Edward Bonfoey. And the Honorable Roberta S. Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, delivered the Veterans Day address. The Marine Security Detachment presented the colors and three wreaths were laid during the ceremony.