Fernand Etgen, Casey Mace and François Bausch at the commemoration ceremony in the grounds of the US embassy on Saturday 11 September. Matic Zorman / Maison Moderne

Fernand Etgen, Casey Mace and François Bausch at the commemoration ceremony in the grounds of the US embassy on Saturday 11 September. Matic Zorman / Maison Moderne

US Chargé d'Affaires Casey Mace hosted a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks at the United States embassy on Saturday.

President of the Chamber of Deputies Fernand Etgen and deputy prime minister and minister of defence François Bausch joined Chargé d'Affaires Casey Mace at the US embassy on Saturday 11 September to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks on the United States. Nearly 3,000 men and women lost their lives in the senseless terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 in New York City; Arlington, Virginia; and Shanksville, Pennsylvania

Representatives from Luxembourg’s first responder and military community as well as US Embassy staff, families, and the Marine Guard were also at the ceremony.

In his remarks, Mace spoke of the indelible images of that day and the enduring memory for the victims. “We will also remember that what took place next was more remarkable than the damage inflicted. We will remember the countless selfless acts by thousands of brave policemen, firemen, nurses, doctors, soldiers, and volunteers who risked their own lives to save fellow citizens, colleagues, and strangers.”

Mace also paid tribute to Luxembourg’s commitment to the United States in one of its darkest hours under then prime minister Jean-Claude Juncker. “We remain grateful to Luxembourg, for standing with us at our most difficult moment 20 years ago, and in all the years since. Our commitment to you remains just as unshakable,” Macey said.

Mace, Etgen and Bausch were then joined by US Army Colonel Edward Dupont, Anne Mace and Catie Dupont in presenting a wreath, followed by a moment of silence and taps.