A US Coast Guard helicopter drops a wreath into the sea during the United States Embassy’s Memorial Day ceremony May 28. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes brings remarks during the United States Embassy’s Memorial Day ceremony May 28 at the Clifton Memorial, New Providence. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

The Military Police Protection Unit of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force conduct a gun salute during the United States Embassy’s Memorial Day ceremony May 28, at the Clifton Memorial. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

Governor General Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes head the list of dignitaries who attended the United States Embassy’s Memorial Day ceremony May 28. From left: Hubert Minnis, Leader of the Opposition; Keith Bell, Minister of State for National Security; Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration; Mrs Dinkleman; John Dinkelman, Charge d’ Affaires US Embassy; Portia Nottage; and Bernard Nottage, Minister of National Security, Lt. Comm. Samuel Wartell of the US Navy is in the back row. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)