The United States Embassy Banjul has honoured victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US homeland.
This year marks 20 years of the attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania.
The US Embassy in a statement on Friday said Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Willis issued remarks to Embassy personnel and recorded a message to “our U.S. partners in The Gambia”.
Speaking at a solemn ceremony on the Embassy grounds, Mr. Willis noted that the people who perished were citizens from 115 countries, including The Gambia.
“Today, we honor all who died, including Karamo Trerra and Mohammed Jawara, both sons of The Gambia,” he said.
“We are grateful to our allies worldwide, who stood with us at our most difficult moment 20 years ago and continue as our partners. Our commitment to them is unshakable … The United States remains committed to working with its local and international partners in attaining the future we all want –a future of peace and security,” Mr. Willis said.
