As every year, the Celebration of the Memorial Day 2010 took place in Marnes-la-Coquette




Flyover of the Memorial by the French 2/4 La Fayette Fighter Squadron and by the American 22nd Fighter Squadron.

American and French National Anthems by the American and French Air Force bands

Call to order by Major C.C.M. MASOTTI, Assistant Air Attaché, US Embassy and Master of Ceremonies

Invocation by Reverend Jonathan HUYCK, the American Cathedral of Paris.

Speeches by :

Mr. Van Kirk REEVES, President of the Foundation.

Ms. Christiane BARODY-WEISS, Mayor of Marnes-la-Coquette.

General Roger A. BRADY, Commander, United States Air Forces Europe.

Lieutenant General Paul FOUILLAND, Commander in Chief, French Strategic Air Forces

The Honorable Charles H. RIVKIN, Ambassador of the United States of America.

Mr. Bernard BOULOC, Sous-Préfet d'Antony, Préfet's Representative.

Wreath layings

Firing of Volleys by USAFE Honor Gard

This year, Raul Lufbery, grand-nephew of the famous pilot, and his wife, attended the Ceremony.