November 11, 2024, is Veterans Day, an American holiday to honor all those who have served in the U.S. military. But not all of the former service men and women are in the United States. Some are buried overseas near where they fell in service of our country.

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 permanent American Military Cemeteries and 26 American Military Monuments around the world. More than 200,000 deceased Americans from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam rest in these beautifully maintained cemeteries where veterans are visited by many of their fellow Americans, family members and comrades. Our cemeteries and monuments are located in 17 different countries. Citizens of these countries treat these hallowed places with honor and respect. They still remember what our men and women did for their countries so many years ago.

On Veterans Day 2024 Ceremonies will be held at 22 of these American Military Cemeteries to honor our fallen veterans. These ceremonies are held every year on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

It is amazing to me that people from around the world will be honoring American veterans this Veterans Day. To see a list of the locations and times of the ABMC Veterans Day ceremonies click HERE.

For more information about the American Battle Monuments Commission, click HERE. If you are traveling to any of these countries, consider visiting one of the cemeteries or monuments.

Have a happy and safe Veterans Day!