As every year, the Celebration of the Memorial Day 2010 took place in Marnes-la-Coquette
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Flyover of the Memorial by the French 2/4 La Fayette Fighter Squadron and by the American 22nd Fighter Squadron. |
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American and French National Anthems by the American and French Air Force bands |
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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 : |
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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 |
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Firing of Volleys by USAFE Honor Gard |
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This year, Raul Lufbery, grand-nephew of the famous pilot, and his wife, attended the Ceremony. |