WASHINGTON - Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and Chief Intelligence Officer David J. Glawe traveled to Jerusalem for the U.S. Embassy 9/11 ceremony on September 11, 2019 where he provided closing remarks. The U.S. Embassy, the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) and the Jewish National Fund USA hosted the ceremony at the KKL-JNF 9/11 Living Memorial in Jerusalem.
“We best honor the memory of those we commemorate today by recommitting ourselves to the same selfless sacrifice of the first responders, the brave passengers who struggled against the terrorists, and the countless men and women who have given their lives to keep us safe,” stated Under Secretary Glawe. “A visit to Israel provides the opportunity to affirm our commitment to never forget and to have the United States stand with Israel and our global partners against the current manifestation of terrorism. I can say with absolute certainty the United States would not be safe without Israel as a partner.”
Under Secretary Glawe’s words were well received in remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman who accompanied him and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie, who also provided remarks during the ceremony. All three senior officials laid a wreath along the memorial adorned with “for all who endeavor to keep us safe.”
Also in attendance was Vicki Jurgens of the Association of Flight Attendants, Captain Bill Licht of United Airlines, Zion District Police Commander Ofer Shumer of the Israeli Police, U.S. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director David Roth, and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries.