European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 8, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Right a bugler plays taps in Honor of the dead. Bottom from left . Ambassador Edward Rowell Luxembourg prime minister Jacques Santer and foreign minister Jacques Poos. Below the names of the fallen Are etched in towering monuments. Rogers. M. Rohrabacher Kenneth h a n a it in Mij Rosa dome in t Rosenzweig and of Ross Mario d Ross Thomas r pvt Rydelski Josept Sanchez Joe r it Sanders Walter a a Sanderson Ernest b a n w s Schmidt Charles Schneider Warre Shantz Edward Sharpe Paul d Sheffield Ernest v Silverman Sherman 5klar Fred a i capt 3s2 bomb so 94 bomb up h s sgt a 254 engr combat 359 inf 90 Day a a a pvt a a 359 inf 90 div so a 74b bomb so 457 bomb pvt a 54 inf in 10 army div we in Michigan a Connecticut a a Michigan cult a a Ohio Pennsylvania in 7 army div a a in Wal 160 engr combat in i Pennsylva Nia up pfc a sol 575 bomb so 39ltomb a pm we 2 Ltd 409 bomb so 93 bomb up h 85 run so 3 army j div a 358 inf 90 div 1 a a a a 110 inf 28 div a a 365 for so 358 for up 358 inf 90 div a a a 630 to in a 354 Elsif 89 div 25 run so 4 army div _ a no k a it. _ California Arkansas a okla new York Wisconsin a Missouri Tennessee Georgia California Louisiana amp 4 y a amps photos by Jim Derheim As the Lone bugler begins his sad song of remembrance a cold biting rain starts to fall on the Luxembourg american cemetery and memorial just outside the City. It is All saints Day and As the Man plays the somber notes of taps three men place two wreaths at the base of the White Stone Chapel s Steps overlooking the cemetery to commemorate the sacrifices of the 5,076 who rest in Honor in these hallowed grounds. It is another Opportunity to show respect and to give thanks. Quot i think the fact that the people of Luxembourg want to come out Here in recognition of their contribution to their Security is in remarkable appreciation to the United states Quot says Edward Rowell . Ambassador to Luxembourg and one of the three men heading the ceremony. The other two Are Luxembourg prime minister Jacques Santer and foreign minister Jacques Poos. themselves Are immaculate with the grass around each White Marble Cross or Star of David meticulously manicured. Every grave and grave Marker is carefully placed and inscribed with each Serviceman s rank name unit designation find Date of death. The cemetery stones Are surprisingly uniform. Even the grave of Gen. George s. Patton jr., looks and reads like the others. The inscription on his Cross reads simply George s. Patton jr., general third army California dec. 21,1945."but it is much More than the Impact of viewing Patton s grave that creates a sense of Awe in this place. It s not so much Patton s grave but the Long Row of crosses and the so Many people who lie Here Quot says Rowell. Quot that really reminds you of what our founding fathers Are about what Freedom is All about and the contributions that they made to keep upon walking the grounds after first paying your respects to the grave of Gen. Patton you cannot help but stroll the area in search of someone from your own state. A million questions race through your mind. What went through his mind when his moment came How did he die did he know the end was coming the rain gives a Short reprieve and although it could not possibly ruin the grave you feel compelled to wipe away the Small puddles that have accumulated on the arms of the Cross. It you feel it is perhaps the one Small Way open to you to say Quot thank 1 tej Xei Bourg american cemetery and memorial is located three Miles East of the Center of the capital. The cemetery s summer hours March 16 through sept. 30 Are 9 . To 6 . Weekdays 10 . To 6 . Weekends and holidays. The Winter hours Are 9 . To 5 a a Days 10 . To 5 . Weekends and holidays. When the cemetery is open a staff member is on duty to answer questions and escort relatives to Graves and memorial Sites except Between noon and 3 . On weekends and holidays. For More information Call the cemetery in Luxembourg at 00352-43-17-27
