Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke Lays Wreaths at Gravesites of Veterans in Nikšić

On Monday, 11 November, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke and Defense Attaché LTC Robert C. Perry observed Veterans Day by laying wreaths in the Nikšić cemetery at the gravesites of six U.S. World War I veterans of Montenegrin origin.

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#VeteransDay is an important holiday in my country. And I am honored to spend this day with friends and partners in #Niksic #Montenegro in honor of #Montenegrin ancestors who honorably and bravely served in US Armed Forces fighting for freedom in WWI. #Montenegro, your ancestors are a direct reflection of our shared diversity and our shared history. They are the pillars that uphold our shared commitment to freedom. #FriendsPartnersAllies

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Ambassador Reinke honored the selfless service of the veterans and expressed gratitude to their descendants, noting that the people of Montenegro and the United States have a long and shared history of valuing those who stand for freedom.

By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 11 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica