Governor Glenn Youngkin places flag at grave of a Virginian at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

PARIS, FRANCE – Governor Glenn Youngkin visited the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial outside of Paris. This cemetery is the final resting place of the brave Americans who lost their lives in WWI and WWII. The Governor placed American and Virginian flags at the graves of Virginians. 

“I am humbled to pay my respects to ordinary Virginians who demonstrated extraordinary courage and made the ultimate sacrifices for their country,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “It is a privilege to pay my respects on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia to these brave heroes.” 

Governor Glenn Youngkin visits chapel at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin places flag at grave of a Virginian at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin visits Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin reads inscription at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin visits grave of a Virginian at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin visits grave of a Virginian at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.