Credit: US Embassy Luxembourg
A ceremony to celebrate the United States' (US) Veterans Day in honour of all American military service members took place on Friday morning at the Luxembourg American Cemetery in Luxembourg-Hamm.
The official party included the US Ambassador to Luxembourg, Tom Barrett, Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister for Mobility and Public Works, François Bausch, and Colonel Hauck, Commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing.
"Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has been a reminder of how fragile peace can be, even in the 21st century, even on European soil. On Veterans Day, we are reminded that the peace we enjoy comes at a price and we are humbled by the sacrifices members of the armed forces make in the name of our freedom", said US Ambassador Tom Barrett.
Marked in Europe as Armistice Day, in the US, Veterans Day not only celebrates the end of the First World War, but also honours the brave men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces at home and overseas to ensure the peace and freedom of millions of citizens around the world.
US Ambassador to Luxembourg, Tom Barrett (Credit: US Embassy Luxembourg)
