American MEMORIAL DAY FRANCE 2023
, 1868 to honor those soldiers who lost their lives to the Civil War. In 1971, the name was changed to honor all US soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! Let’s remember those who have sacrificed their lives, join in one of the many commemorations of this American holiday throughout France.
Vintage Poster thanks to the AMBC https://www.abmc.gov/
May 28th
In Paris:
MAY 28, 2023 (SUNDAY) MEMORIAL DAY, see the details of this year commemorations on https://www.parispost1.com/ For more information or to join us, please email contact@parispost1.fr. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before ceremonies.
Join American Legion Paris Post 1 for a full day of ceremonies and events in Paris:
- LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE MEMORIAL @ 10h00 « La Fayette Escadrille » Memorial Arch was built between 1926 and 1928, and was inaugurated on July 4, 1928, U.S. Independence Day, in the notable presence of Ferdinand Foch and Paul Doumer. Inscribed in French on top in capital letters « In memory to the Heroes of Escadrille La Fayette dead for the Defense of Right and Liberty ». It is located at 5 Bd Raymond Poincaré, 92430 Marnes-la-Coquette, just west of Paris.
- PARIS POST 1 MAUSOLEUM LA DEFENSE @ 11h30
- SURESNES AMERICAN CEMETERY @ 14h30
- PERSHING HALL @ 16h00
- ARC DE TRIOMPHE @ 17h30 for the daily revival of the eternal flame (If you have never been to this solemn ceremony that is performed each and every day it is worth stopping by. Each day a different group participates, for example military organizations, school groups, foreign embassies. It take just a few minutes and can be quite moving. There is music, sometimes a simple drum and bugle, sometimes a full military band. A wreath is laid. Some groups not only rekindle the eternal flame, but take it on a torch to their own commemorations. Here’s the link to the annual calendar)
2022 in St Germain en Laye
In Saint Germain en Laye
Join the mayor and Sister city (Winchester Massachusetts) Association to commemorate Memorial Day in the Ancien cimetière 7 bis rue Leon Desoyer. @jumelage.sgl.winchester #villesaintgermainenlaye #memorialday
At the other American Cemeteries in France you can also commemorate American Memorial France
Join the American Battle Monuments Commission for a full day of ceremonies Sunday May 28, 2022 at American Cemeteries throughout France (and throughout the world)! https://www.abmc.gov/news-events/news/memorial-day-2023-abmc-sites
June 4th
Come to this June 4th concert souvenir and musical salute to the Battle of Britain Pilots of the Royal Air Forces and the Forces Aérienne Françaises Libres. All details on https://rafa-st-christophe-de-javel.blog4ever.com/ and of course all the « allies » are welcome to come and support the « Wings Appeal » Fund for injured airmen and families.
June 6th D-Day
Celebrations and commemorations abound in the area around the D-Day landing beaches. https://fusac.fr/remembering-d-day/