The bonds formed in the line of fire last forever. For the men and women who defend their countries and the cause of freedom, barriers and borders don’t mean much. They know that when the chips fall, they have each other, no matter where they come from or what language they speak.
When the United States was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, its NATO allies stepped up to offer their support in fighting Al Qaeda. Countries from all over Europe sent their troops into the line of fire alongside American troops and paid the ultimate price just as U.S. service members did. These allies remember the sacrifice made by the United States even today.
