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Friday 6th June 2008

SWORD BEACH

RANVILLE
2.30 p.m - British Cemetery
Arrival of guests

2.45 p.m Ecumenical religious Service
Laying of Wreaths

OUISTREHAM
3.45 p.m. Commando Kieffer Monument : "The Flame"
Laying of wreaths

4.15 p.m Esplanade Alexandre Lofi
Raising of the Colours
Official Speeches
March Past

9.00 p.m Church :
Concert

In the morning, about 8.00 a.m on the beaches.

Meeting between students of the schools and the population of the Sword Beach area with the veterans of the Sword Beach landings : Colleville-Montgomery, Hermanville sur Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Saint Aubin d'Arquenay, Ouistreham.
(2008-05-16)