Signing the Condolence Book

CONDOLENCE BOOK AT THE U.S. EMBASSY IN MADRID

A book of condolence was available at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence for those interested in expressing their condolences for the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C. of September 11, 2001.

Thousands of people, including a broad range of Spanish leaders, came to pay their respects.

Vice President and Finance Minister Rato

Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Piqué

Spanish Defense Minister Trillo

PSOE Leader Zapatero

Foreign Affairs Minister of Andorra, Jules Minoves

The Embassy of the United States takes this opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to the many citizens of Spain who have expressed their support and offered their assistance to the American community in Spain.

* To Send Messages of Condolence

Spanish President Aznar signs the condolence book in the presence of Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., Heather M. Hodges at the U.S. Embassy, Saturday, September 15, 2001.

Text written by President José María Aznar in the condolence book of the U.S. Embassy in Madrid on Saturday, September, 15, 2001. President Aznar and Ana Botella were the first people to sign the book:

"We, the Spanish, who unfortunately are all too familiar with terrorism's cruelty, feel the pain of American families and the American people as our own; we understand the feelings and stand with you in your pain, with all our will, with our determination and with all our strength. Together we stand, together we will fight, together we will win."

Signed,
José María Aznar
Ana Botella

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE

On September 14, 2001, the U.S. Embassy in Madrid participated in the United States' National Day of Prayer and Remembrance with a mid-day ceremony on the Embassy grounds for all Mission employees. Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., Heather M. Hodges addressed the gathering. She read the September 13 statement by Secretary of State Colin Powell and made other remarks of comfort and appreciation for the hard work of the employees and the support shown by the Spanish government and people. At noon, three minutes of silence were observed coinciding with the European Union Parliament's resolution commemorating the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, DC.

Flowers in honor of victims

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Heather M. Hodges, wishes to express her appreciation for the show of support and solidarity during this time.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

The U.S. Embassy in Madrid would like to provide the following telephone numbers for callers seeking information about Consular Services or the welfare and whereabouts of people who may have been victims of the tragic terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001.

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Consular services have returned to normal.

Please call this number for Visa appointments:
906 421 431.

For American Citizen Services, the office is open from 8:30 - 17:30.

Numbers to call for information regarding Spanish citizens: If your call is regarding the welfare and/or whereabouts of a Spanish citizen, please contact one of the following Spanish government offices:

Spanish Foreign Ministry, Madrid
91 379 1709
91 379 170
91 379 1628
91 379 9447
91 379 9840

Spanish Embassy, Washington, D.C.
202 265 0190
Spanish Consulate, New York 212 355 4080
Department of Justice, Washington D.C. 1 800 331 0075

FOR MORE INFORMATION

* FirstGov: America Responds
* State Department: Worldwide Caution
* CNN: Contact Information Page
* Response to Terrorism
* U.S. Embassy Press Release, 09/20/01
* U.S. Embassy Press Release, 09/14/01
* U.S. Embassy Press Release, 09/12/01