58th year, No. 21
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Friday, May 31, 2013
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Musician 2nd Class Lucas Swanson salutes after playing taps. Service members from the U.S. and Italy participated in a ceremony honoring the 7,861 service members buried at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial in Nettuno, Italy. (Photo by MC1 Christopher B. Stoltz)
Sailors Pay Tribute in Italy By MC1 Christopher Stoltz, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Service members from the U.S. and Italy came together during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial in Nettuno, Italy, May 27. Adm. Bruce. W. Clingan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, described how inspiring the actions of the fallen heroes enshrined at the cemetery were and how they should be remembered. “The nearly 8,000 men and women buried in this beautiful cemetery and thousands more like them believed in, fought for, and died for ideals that we still cherish today,” said Clingan. “Their actions, some heroic, some mundane, all selfless, achieved a victorious end to the horrific battles of World War II.” U.S. Ambassador to Italy David Thorne, also a guest speaker, encouraged the attendees to remember not just the sacrifices, but the reasons for their sacrifices. “On memorial day, we remember those we have lost, not only for what they fought for but who they were, proud Americans, often far-tooyoung, guided by deep and
abiding love for their families, for each other, and their country,” said Thorne. “Our debt to them is one we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice and strive to be a nation equal to their example.”
During the ceremony, Clingan joined Italian and U.S. dignitaries in a wreathlaying ceremony, honoring the 7,861 buried and the 3,095 still missing. “Let us never forget those who have given and those who
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are given to the noblest of causes. May their sacrifices and heroism continue to inspire us to rise up in the face of adversity, to act boldly in times of need and to give selflessly in the pursuit of enduring freedom,” said Clingan
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Adm. Bruce. W. Clingan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, along with U.S. and Italian dignitaries, render honors during a Memorial Day ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Christopher B. Stoltz)
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