Paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, and members of the Italian defense services lay down wreaths to honor America's fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, May 28. “It’s a very important ceremony to honor all veterans who have sacrificed, regardless of country, for freedom,” said 1st Sgt. Peter Lentz, rear detachment first sergeant for 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd ABCT.