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Cemetery Alert

Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery Closed Sept. 2

Published August 28, 2026

Please be advised that the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery will be closed on Wednesday, September 2, to accommodate First Aid training for the cemetery staff. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to resuming normal operating hours and welcoming visitors on Thursday, September 3, 2026. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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