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Attendees, mostly members of the American military, stand for a group photo.

Mexico City National Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Speakers included Commander of the American Legion Eric Rojas, Defense Attaché Col. Edward Bonfoey, and Charge d ’Affairs William Duncan.

Men and women in uniform stand with weapons in front of them.

Cambridge American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 11 a.m. The theme for the ceremony focused on the "Friendly Invasion" of the United Kingdom that began 75 years ago.
 

Flags at headstones at North Africa American Cemetery for Memorial Day 2012.

The 2013 Memorial Day Ceremony at North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia honored the sacrifices of the more than 6,000 individuals that are buried or memorialized at this site.

During Memorial Day weekend ABMC sites throughout the world paid tribute to the more than 218,000 individuals commemorated at these overseas cemeteries.

Men in uniform salute after the wreath is laid.

Florence American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

 

Marines stand with flags and weapons in front of the Wall of the Missing.

North Africa American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 9 a.m. U.S.

Men in uniform carry a flag or a rifle as part of the Honor Guard.

Brookwood American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.


 


 

Two men carry a large floral wreath and prepare to lay it during the ceremony.

Brittany American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Attendance was free and open to the public.

The 2013 Memorial Day Ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France honored the sacrifices of the more than 3,000 individuals that are buried or memorialized at this site.