Memorial Day Remembrance at Luxembourg American Cemetery

Today we traveled to Luxembourg to attend the Memorial Day Service.
Saturday 23, 2015

The Beautiful Monument Erected 1941-1945

The back side of the Monument.

They had a couple F-14 Flyover 

 Jer, captured an amazing pictures with the
Monument and the F-14. 

Ms. Allison Shorter-Lawrence the U.S. Charge D Affaires
Gave a beautiful speech and honored the Brave Men that lie here at this Cemetery.
I learned something new today.  A little History.
Did you know Memorial Day use to be called "Decoration Day?"
After the Civil War family members and volunters would come and decorated graves with flowers and flags. Congress declared Memorial Day a National Holiday to remember and honor those that have fought for the freedom we enjoy. 

The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, His excellency Mr. Xavier Bettel.
It was super cool to listen and hear how the Country of Luxembourg was blessed
to have these Brave Men protecting the interest and freedoms of this Country.  

The 52nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard standing out in the cemetery during the entire memorial. 

Mr. Serge Cahen of the Jewish community of Luxembourg gave a beautiful Prayer of Remembrance.

This years guest speaker was Commander USAFE and Africa, LTG Darryl. L. Roberson
The lady standing next to him was his interpreter.  I loved listening to her speak in French.  Awesome!

I have never before watched a "Wreath Laying Ceremony."
It was awesome.  It started with the Official Party.  The very first
wreath of flowers was from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg.

His Royal Higness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg.
How cool...  All the kids thought it was so cool we were 6 chairs from the Prince.
It was fun to see him talk to the families and watch his Secret Agents create a safe environment.

The next wreath was The United States of America.

Ms. Alison Shorter-Lawrance 

The next Wreath from His Excellent Mr. Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of Luxembourg
I'm not sure who the other guy was?  

His Excellent Mr. Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of Luxembourg

LTG Darryl L. Roberson Commander U. S. Air Force Europe and Africa
I loved watching them all salute the fallen soldiers.  So very touching.  

It was so cool there was a parade of other organizations both by U. S. and Luxembourg.
It was so cool to watch everyone bring their wreath in and lay it on the ground.
What a neat thing  to experience. 

Even the Boy Scouts of America had a wreath to honor the fallen Soldiers. 

U. S Embassy Luxembourg Wreath

Luxembourg Government Wreath 

The Grand Duke's Wreath.