An American and French flag are at the base of every headstone.

Lorrraine American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
 

Members of the crowd stand during the ceremony.

Epinal American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
 

Attendees sit around the reflecting pool, with the American and French flag at half mast in the background.

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

A floral wreath from the American Battle Monuments Commission rests on a stand.

Local citizens, members of veterans' organizations and military officials gathered to honor the fallen at Rhone American Cemetery over Memorial Day weekend.

A Marine plays the trumpet during the ceremony.

Aisne-Marne American Cemetery hosted its Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday May 29, 2016 at 9:45am.
 

Members of the American and Philippine military stand with flags and weapons outside the chapel building.

Manila American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
 

Members of the crowd stand during the ceremony.

Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

Members of the Air Force stand in front of the Wall of the Missing.

Luxembourg American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
 

A large crowd of people stand in front of the chapel during the ceremony.

Ardennes American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.