The American Battle Monuments Commission observed All Saints’ Day at St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France on Nov. 1. The cemetery invited the public to bring flowers to honor a U.S. service member buried at this World War I site. In return, each visitor received information on the service member they were honoring. Flowers were put on 46 graves, a way to pay tribute to the U.S. fallen commemorated at this site.

“On this day dedicated to all saints, we gathered in solemn remembrance of those who are remembered here,” said Félicia Bories, interpretive guide at St. Mihiel American Cemetery. “Their sacrifice reminds us that courage and faith transcend the boundaries of nations and generations. As we honor them today, may their legacy of service inspire us to live with the same spirit of duty, compassion and peace.”

St. Mihiel American Cemetery contains the grave of more than 4,100 U.S. service members and commemorates approximately 300 additional service members on its wall of the missing. 

The American Battle Monuments Commission sites are a constant reminder of Gen. John J. Pershing’s promise that, “time will not dim the glory of their deeds.”