The Consul General of France in Boston prepares to lay a wreath at the Lafayette Monument at the Boston Common on May 18, 2020.

The Consul General of France in Boston prepares to lay a wreath at the Lafayette Monument at the Boston Common on May 18, 2020.

Consul General Arnaud Mentré proceeds towards the Monument with the wreath.

Consul General Arnaud Mentré proceeds towards the Monument with the wreath.

The Consul General and MLS President Alan Hoffman observe a moment of silence.

The Consul General and MLS President Alan Hoffman observe a moment of silence.

Alan Hoffman and the Consul’s Assistant hold the Proclamations in English and French declaring May 20, 2020 Massachusetts Lafayette Day..

Alan Hoffman and the Consul’s Assistant hold the Proclamations in English and French declaring May 20, 2020 Massachusetts Lafayette Day..

Photographs by Noah Ouellette.