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ABMC welcomes US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium to Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Battle of the Bulge Monument at Bastogne

Published December 22, 2025

On Dec. 12, the American Battle Monuments Commission welcomed U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Bill White, to Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery for a visit to honor American service members who fought and died during World War II. Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Superintendent Carlos Gavilanes hosted the visit. The cemetery team was also present. White laid a wreath and toured the site, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the liberation of Europe.  

U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Bill White, at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery with Superintendent Carlos Gavilanes and his team. Credit: Courtesy of U.S. Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium.
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Bill White, at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery with Superintendent Carlos Gavilanes and his team. Credit: Courtesy of U.S. Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium.

The next day, on Dec. 13, the Ambassador was hosted at the Battle of the Bulge Monument at Bastogne for a tour by ABMC Executive Director for Operations Thomas Spoehr. 

U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Bill White, at Battle of the Bulge Monument at Bastogne with ABMC Director for Operation, Thomas Spoehr. Credits: American Battle Monuments Commission.
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Bill White, at Battle of the Bulge Monument at Bastogne with ABMC Director for Operation, Thomas Spoehr. Credits: American Battle Monuments Commission.

The American Battle Monuments Commission sites are a constant reminder of Gen. John J. Pershing’s promise that, “time will not dim the glory of their deeds.” 

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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