Honoring Fallen Heroes

This Memorial Day weekend, although the cemeteries may remain silent, the ultimate sacrifice that was paid by the men and women buried in the nation's cemeteries around the world will not be forgotten.

American Forces Network Europe remembers those who gave all defending the cause of freedom, many of whom are buried on foreign soil, having left home in service of their country, never to return.

SLIDESHOW | 5 images | Wreath-Laying Ceremony U.S. Marines carry a wreath during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial near the Belleau Wood battleground, in Belleau, France, Nov. 10, 2018.

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U.S. Marines carry a wreath during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial near the Belleau Wood battleground, in Belleau, France, Nov. 10, 2018.

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Paying Tribute 2 of 5

Air Force Captain Michael DeSandre inspects the gravesite of a family friend who rests in the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 3, 2019.

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Memorial Walk 3 of 5

A man walks among the 4,398 tombstones at the Florence American Cemetery during a Memorial Day ceremony, Florence, Italy, May 27, 2019.

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Honoring Heroes 4 of 5

A sailor from the USS Roosevelt places U.S. and French flags in front of headstones at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2019.

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Manila Remembrance 5 of 5

Air Force Airman 1st Class Ana Olarke carries an American flag to place by a gravestone of a fallen service member at the Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, Feb. 17, 2020, while attending an event to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the retaking of Corregidor Island during World War II.

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Video by Army Cpl. Kevin Payne Regional Media Center Europe & AFN Europe