“ The general hesitated a moment, looked at each of the three flag-draped coffins, and then turned.
"All honor to them," he continued. "Their families should be proud to learn of their deaths.
"We of France ask that the mortal remains of these young men be left with us forever.
"We will inscribe on their tombs:
"'Here Lie the First United States Soldiers to Fall on French Soil for Liberty and Justice.'
"Passersby will uncover their heads to their graves; men of heart visiting the battlefield will go out of their way to bring their tribute of respect and gratitude. ”