Lithuania's leaders and citizens gathered to bid farewell to four American soldiers who died during a training exercise. President Gitanas Nausda emphasized the emotional connection to loss in Lithuania's history during the ceremony, attended by schoolchildren honoring the U.S.-Lithuania relationship. The soldiers were part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and went missing during an exercise, prompting a joint search by Lithuanian, Polish, and U.S. forces. Their tragic loss underscored the importance of solidarity in times of grief and military cooperation.
"For us, it is more than a duty, it is an emotion. We have experienced trials in our history and therefore we understand well what loss is, what death is, what honourable duty is."
"It's important for us to give dignity to the fallen and to let the families know that we are with them and we support them in this time."
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