Benelux community observes Memorial Day in Belgium, The Netherlands

By USAG Benelux Public AffairsJune 4, 2018

Honorable Pete Hoekstra speaks in Margraten
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U.S. Army Garrison Benelux service members attend Memorial Day ceremony
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COL Connell and CSM Pitre salute during ceremony
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Benelux service members attend Memorial Day ceremony
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Benelux service members attend Memorial Day ceremony at Flanders Field
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Mark Lapointe sings the U.S. anthem
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CHIÈVRES, Belgium -- Americans, Dutch and Belgians honored their brother in arms during Memorial Day ceremonies May 26 and 27. The ceremonies took place at the Ardennes American Cemetery in Neupré, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery near Welkenraedt, and the Flanders Field American Cemetery in Waregem, and the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten.

U.S. service members and civilians joined their host-nation partners to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to guarantee the freedom enjoyed today.

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