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American Visitor Andy King Supports Youth & Work in Tribute to His Family

December 6, 2024, Andy King from San Franscico, 64, visited Youth & Work, a Luxembourg-based organization dedicated to supporting young people in their professional and personal development. During his visit, he presented a generous donation of €500 to support their mission.

Andy’s visit is part of a deeply personal journey. Throughout December, he is retracing the footsteps of his father, William King, who as a 20-year-old American soldier in the 26th Infantry Division played a role in liberating Luxembourg during World War II. William King’s division moved through areas including Steinfort, Redange, Wiltz, and Clervaux during the critical winter of 1944-1945.

Andy’s trip honors the memory of both his father and his late mother, Margaret King. It also reflects his desire to inspire and support young people, a sentiment he attributes to his own experience as the father of a 20-year-old son.

“In remembering my father’s service and my mother’s strength, I feel compelled to give back,” Andy shared during his visit. “Luxembourg holds a special place in my family’s story, and supporting Youth & Work is my way of contributing to the future of its young people.

Marie-Paule Pletgen-Bonifas and Ariane Toepfer, directors of Youth & Work, expressed their gratitude for the donation, emphasizing how such contributions make a tangible difference in empowering youth to build brighter futures.

Andy’s tribute is a heartfelt gesture that bridges generations and nations, demonstrating how personal history can inspire acts of generosity and hope for the next generation.

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