Ettelbruck recognizes 80th Liberation in Luxembourg

Ettelbruck recognizes 80th Liberation in Luxembourg

Benjamin Patton, grandson of Gen. George S. Patton Jr., delivers a speech during the 80th Liberation Ceremony at Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, Sept. 22, 2024. Gen. Patton led the 80th Infantry Division that liberated the town of Ettelbruck on Dec. 25, 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)

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Ettelbruck recognizes 80th Liberation in Luxembourg

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Wegscheider, Headquarters 28th Infantry Division commander, speaks during the 80th Liberation Ceremony at Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, Sept. 22, 2024. This day's celebration represented the freedom which was returned to citizens of Ettelbruck, and commemorated those who lost their lives during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)

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Ettelbruck recognizes 80th Liberation in Luxembourg

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, places flowers at the base of Patton Memorial during the 80th Liberation Ceremony at Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, Sept. 22, 2024. Placing flowers is a way of showing respect and reverence to those who lost their lives during the liberation of Ettelbruck in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)

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Ettelbruck recognizes 80th Liberation in Luxembourg

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Rux, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus trumpet player, plays “Taps” during the 80th Liberation Ceremony at Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, Sept. 22, 2024. Ettelbruck was liberated twice by Allied troops in 1944, first on Sept. 11 and then again on Dec. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)

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Ettelbruck recognizes 80th Liberation in Luxembourg

Attendees honor the American and Luxembourg flags during the playing of both national anthems at Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, Sept. 22, 2024. The people of Ettelbruck gathered for the 80th Liberation Ceremony to honor and respect those who returned their freedom and to commemorate those who lost their lives during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)

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The town of Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, honored the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought for freedom during World War II at their 80th Liberation Ceremony at Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, Sept. 22, 2024. This day's celebration represented the freedom, which was returned to citizens of Ettelbruck, and commemorated those who lost their lives during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)