May 28, 2010

The Dutch and Americans Celebrate Memorial Day 2010

Dutch and Americans To Celebrate 2010 USA Memorial Day in Margraten

The Netherlands - Queen Beatrix, the Queen of the Netherlands and U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki will participate at the 65th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten, Netherlands 3 pm. May 30. (Margraten is just 6 miles outside of Maastricht.)

This annual event, which attracts thousands of spectators, includes choral music, the presentation of more than 65 wreaths and a flyover by the Royal Dutch Air Force. Secretary Shinseki will also make remarks at the ceremony in Margraten. Click on the link below to read the full article, with photos on the US Army Website.

US Army Website Margraten Article

Memorial Day ~ May 31, 2010

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