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Memorial Day at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial Margraten, 25 May 2008

Col. Shunji Yoshino, Naval and Air Attache of Japan, presents a wreath during the Memorial Day Ceremony
The joint Colour Guard from JFC Brunssum and USAG Schinnen
The Royal Netherlands Army Cavalry Band concentrating on their musical tribute
AWON member Jim McCollum, son of Clarence E. McCollum, buried at the Margraten cemetery, preparing for placing a wreath
The representative for the Bisshop of Roermond placing a wreath
Dutch and U.S. wreath bearers solemnly doing their task
The traditional joint U.S. and Dutch Memorial Day Fly over
L-R : Margraten Mayor H. van Beers, AWON member Gerrie Morenski, Adoption Foundation secretary Jacques Aussems and Gerrie's daughter Kathleen

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