As the end of World War II becomes more distant, ABMC cemeteries, in coordination with local organizations, create and host unique tributes to the men and women honored at these sites. To ensure  the emotional impact and draw for visitors remain strong and events like this are not considered common-place, some events are not hosted annually. Additionally,  due to the amount of resources necessary to conduct this type of event, volunteer hours and fiscal support can be best utilized when events are held biannually. The next Faces of Margraten is planned for May 2018. There will be no Faces of Margraten in 2017.

The Faces of Margraten, organized by the Stichting Verenigde Adoptanten Amerikaanse Oorlogsgraven (SVAAO),  is working to bring a face to every headstone and name inscribed on the Tablets of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery.  The previous Faces of Margraten  events have been huge successes, and both the SVAAO and the cemetery  want this event to remain a solemn tribute to our fallen that attracts visitors from far away. To date SVAAO has collected more than 4,800 photos, and is always collecting new images. Submit a photo of your loved one for inclusion in the next Faces of Margraten event.

Confirmed dates for the Faces of Margraten 2018 will be released next year.

About ABMC:
Established by Congress in 1923, the American Battle Monuments Commission commemorates the service, achievements, and sacrifice of U.S. armed forces. ABMC administers 26 overseas military cemeteries, and 27 memorials, monuments, and markers.