Special Events

December 2009 WWII – Battle of the Bulge commemorations

Sat. 12/12                  
09 :00 Wreath laying, mass and reception at town hall
Organized by the CAGGD - Cerle des Anciens de la Garde Grand Ducale (non-commissioned officers of the former Grand Ducal Guards)
Commune of Beaufort

Sun. 12/13
10:30 Mass & Commemoration
Commune of Rosport (mass will be held in the church in Osweiler village)

Tue. 12/15 
15:00 Wreath Laying
Organized by  the COGGD – Cercle des Officiers de la Garde Grande Ducale (commissioned officers of the former Grand Ducal Guards)
American Military Cemetery in Hamm, Luxembourg

Wed. 12/16 Government Of Luxembourg's 65th Anniversary of the Beginning of the Battle of the Bulge celebrated in presence of 6 American WWII Veterans
    
10.00 : Ceremony in Schuman’s Eck – wreath laying

12.30 : Ceremony in Echternach – wreath laying
Lunch

16.30 : Ceremony American Military Cemetery in Hamm, Luxembourg

Wed. 12/16 Local commemorations
06.00 : Wreath Laying
Organized by Commune de Hoscheid

11.00 : Wreath Laying
Organized by CEBA (Circle of the Studies of the Battle of the Bulge)
Commune of Clervaux (GI Monument)

19 .00: Night Vigil
Organized by Friends of Patton’s 26th Infantry Division and sponsored by 37
Communes of the North of Luxembourg
at Schumann’s Eck

20:00 Night Vigil & Parade
Commune of Rosport - Osweiler village

Sat. 12/19
20:00 : Choir, Organ  & Theater commemoration at the church in Mierschent
Commune of Pintsch

Sun. 12/20
17:00 : Choir, Organ  & Theater commemoration at the church of Bettendorf
Commune of Bettendorf

 

Special Message from President Barack Obama

on the 65 Anniversary of the Liberation of Pétange

Scholarship Awards Ceremony University of Luxembourg

A ceremony at the University of Luxembourg was held on June 4, 2009 to award U.S. Embassy – U.S. Enterprise scholarships to two students from the University of Luxembourg.  This year’s scholarships were awarded to Danielle Schnadt and Tania Steinmetz, who will spend one semester studying in the U.S. in the coming year.
The financial sponsors of the U.S. Embassy – U.S. Enterprise scholarship include the following American companies operating in Luxembourg: Airtech Europe, Brinks, Deloitte, IBM, John Deere Bank, J.P. Morgan, Pfizer, EMC, Ocean Oil, Goodyear, State Street Bank, Guardian Glass and Covidien Group.

Memorial Day

The U.S. Embassy and the American Battle Monuments Commission hosted the annual Memorial Day ceremony late May, at the American Military Cemetery and Memorial in Hamm-Luxembourg.
The ceremony honored the men and women who died in the service of their country and featured remarks by various dignitaries.
After a choir performance by the Dikricher Solschlesselcher, the posting of the colors, and a fly-over by A-10 Thunderbolts from the USAF 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem, over fifty wreaths were laid next to the 5,076 graves by the official party and the U.S. and Luxembourg commemorative organizations and museums.   Each grave was decorated with a U.S. and Luxembourg flag and a red rose by the Brownies and Cub Scouts. The ceremony was attended by almost 500 people and concluded with a moment of silence, a twenty one gun salute, echo taps and both U.S. and Luxembourg anthems performed by the Luxembourg Army Band.

World Press Freedom Day

In recognition of World Press Freedom Day 2009, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Jeff Lodermeier and Media Assistant Patricia Reckel co-hosted an array of journalists and media representatives from Luxembourg for an afternoon luncheon.  The guests represented television, radio and print media outlets which publish and broadcast in five major languages, Luxembourgish, French, German, Portuguese and English.   Lodermeier used the gathering as an opportunity to promote the Fulbright scholarship program which is available to Europeans and others for study in the United States. More information about the Fulbright program can be found at: www.Fulbright.be

Bettendorf greets America" concert

The commune of Bettendorf Firefighters Band performed a benefit concert, “Bettendorf Greets America” under the haut patronage of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg on Saturday April 4, 2009. The creative and lively program included American Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Broadway selections among other favorites. The stage was adorned with a grand New York City skyline, complete with a massive three dimensional replica of the Statue of Liberty. In addition to superb musical performances, the program included insightful narratives which set the scene for each song, as well as thespians who recreated a country-western hoe –down and a dramatic jazz funeral. The band played to a full house which included special guests such as the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr. Lucien Weiler, Bettendorf mayor Mr. Albert Back and Mr. Jeff Lodermeier, Public Affairs Officer from the U.S. Embassy.

Student Essay Contest & President Barack Obama Inauguration reception

To celebrate the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, the U.S. embassy invited students from 19 high schools in Luxembourg to participate in a special awards ceremony to coincide with the Inauguration ceremonies in Washington, DC.   195 students who a participated in the embassy essay contest, “Dear American President-Elect” were invited to the Embassy on January 20.   Twenty five students were awarded prizes, which were  partially sponsored by three local businesses, Libo bookstore, Utopia theaters and Sotour travel agency.   Following the ceremony, the students attention was turned to a live television broadcast of the Inauguration of 44th President of the United States of America.   Students from the following schools participated in this year’s contest:

LTAM; Neie Lycée; St. George’s International School; Lycée Classique d’Echternach; Lycée Hubert Clement Esch; EPND; Ecole Privée Fieldgen; Athénée de Luxembourg; Lycée Michel Rodange; Lycée des Garçons; International School of Luxembourg; LGE; Lycée Michel Rodange; Ecole Privée Sainte Anne Ettelbruckand Lycée Aline Mayrisch.