A tall brick building houses the chapel at Netherlands American Cemetery

Netherlands American Cemetery observed Dodenherdenking, the Dutch version of Memorial Day, on Sunday, May 4, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. The ceremony observing this Dutch holiday included playing the U.S. and Dutch national anthems, two minutes of silence, “Taps”, and the lowering of the U.S.

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An angel statue looks over the rows of headstones at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery.

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Four VIPs walk under sword-bearing men and women in uniform during 2012 Veterans Day ceremony.

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Grass, headstones, and flagpole are seen at Netherlands American Cemetery

The ceremony included a wreath-laying, a guest speaker and participation from the AF North International School Air Force JROTC and a children's choir.

The entrance at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.

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Marines salute as ceremony attendees look on.

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The Veterans Day Ceremony at Ardennes American Cemetery in Belgium honored the sacrifices of the nearly 6,000 individuals that are buried or memorialized at this site.

The 2013 Veterans Day Ceremony at St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France honored the sacrifices of the more than 4,000 individuals that are buried or memorialized at this site.