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Closure of ABMC Cemeteries due to Storm Ciaran

Published November 2, 2023

Due to the presence of Storm Ciaran in northwestern Europe, several ABMC cemeteries and monuments are temporarily closed. These include:

An initial assessment has revealed that Normandy American Cemetery will remain closed through Friday, November 3. To ensure a safe visit to any of the previously mentioned ABMC sites during this time, please check local weather conditions before traveling.

Stay up to date on additional cemetery operations concerning Storm Ciaran by following ABMC’s social media channels: Facebook | Instagram

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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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