8,000 Attend the Inauguration of the 'Desert Shield and Storm' Monument
The Kuwaiti Minister of Defense witnessed the inauguration of a memorial for the Desert Shield and Storm wars in Washington, attended by thousands.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Statistics released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the National Park Service, and the American Veterans Association revealed that more than 8,000 people attended the inauguration ceremony of the memorial for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Washington, D.C. The statistics noted that attendance at the ceremony in the capital exceeded initial estimates of around 3,500. Kuwait’s Minister of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali, witnessed the opening ceremony, accompanied by Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, and embassy staff. Official sources indicated that the large turnout included veterans who participated in the Kuwait Liberation War, families of military personnel who sacrificed their lives in the war, diplomatic corps members, and representatives of U.S. government agencies and organizations concerned with veterans’ affairs. This exceptional turnout, which surpassed initial expectations, reflects the significance and prestige of the occasion for the attendees, while also highlighting the enduring historical and human ties forged during the Kuwait Liberation War, which served as a model of international cooperation in defense of sovereignty and international legitimacy. In addition to commemorating the participants in the war and their sacrifices, the memorial conveys a clear message underscoring the importance of solidarity and coordinated international efforts, and serves as a reminder that the achievements attained through past international cooperation remain a model to emulate in addressing today’s challenges.
