81. Hosted the first ever U.S. Embassy-sponsored 9/11 memorial event at Keflavik Air Base. This was the first time the 9/11 memorial event was held at the former site of Naval Air Station Keflavik since the Icelandic government assumed operational control of the site. Speakers included Keflavik Air Base Commander Gudnason, Director General of the Directorate of Defense and Security Arnor Sigurjonsson, and Defense Attaché Commander Jason Neal; Ambassador Gunter read the poem “The Names” by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins. Attendees included representatives of the diplomatic community, U.S. Navy aircrew supporting P-8 Poseidon missions, and the Embassy team. The event served as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made and the importance of a strong alliance with Iceland and other NATO allies.
