Luxembourg is home to a US WWII Cemetery. Tony and I got up early and took the bus as close as we could get, and then walked the last bit to it.
Though most of the fighting took place outside of it, following the war, Luxembourg gave the US this land in perpetuity.
It is a beautiful and moving tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in the war.
It was a grey and overcast morning, which seemed to only enhance the solemnity of the location.
General George Patton, upon his death had requested to be buried with his men in Luxembourg. He is buried facing them as if he is addressing them. He is the only 5 star general to be buried outside of the US.
The Luxembourg American WWII Cemetery is definitely worth a visit when in Luxembourg.
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