Luxembourg American Cemetery

Saturday, I went with two of my colleagues down to the charming little country of Luxembourg. Our first stop was the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, which holds the remains of over five thousand American soldiers -- including General George S. Patton -- who died in World War II.

Soon after we arrived, a heavy fog rolled across the grounds. In these precious few moments before all the tour buses showed up, the cemetery was quiet and still. It was a deeply moving experience, and I will never forget.

We also visited the nearby Sandweiler German War Cemetery before having lunch in
Luxembourg City. That was our morning in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; then it was on to Trier.