Attending church in a foreign country is always a moving experience for us as we see the saints gather together to worship our Savior. We noticed a lot of kissing on the cheek, which we thought a little concerning with the COVID-19 virus so prevalent.
We wore headsets so we could understand those speaking in French.
This congregation met in a beautiful, yet simple building.
After Sacrament meeting, we headed to the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial.
There are American Cemeteries like this one scattered all over Europe for our many thousands of soldiers who died here in World War II. The human suffering of war, the bravery of these soldiers to give their lives for each other and a cause greater than themselves really is quite moving.
General Patton is a legend and when he died in Europe after the war, his wishes were to be buried with his men.
Each cross is inscribed with the name of a soldier who died in this part of Europe, it is a reverent place as you think about the loved ones left behind and the human cost of this war.
A touching painting showing WWII veterans returning in their old age to visit the graves of their fallen comrades.
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