U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker spoke about a steel carving of the lower Manhattan skyline during a during a 9/11 commemoration at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2011. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan, and Afghan Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Zalmai Rassoul joined Crocker in speaking about the solidarity between Afghanistan, the United States and NATO forged out of common sacrifices and a shared commitment to Afghanistan's future. At the symbolic time of 9:11 a.m., guests and embassy employees paused for a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, to express solidarity with their families and loved ones and to honor Afghan and international victims of terrorism.
Date Taken: | 09.11.2011 |
Date Posted: | 09.11.2011 06:57 |
Photo ID: | 454245 |
VIRIN: | 110911-F-QG390-497 |
Resolution: | 3855x2754 |
Size: | 6.25 MB |
Location: | KABUL, AF |
Web Views: | 35 |
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