D-Day 68 years ago today

[tummyman]

Today is the 68th anniversary of D-Day. Take a moment and reflect on the courage and personal sacrifices displayed by our best and brightest soldiers on that day in France so many years ago. Indeed, that generation is quickly passing as age continues to bring those who survived to eternal rest. So many gave their lives 68 years ago that others may be free. May they all rest in eternal peace with the knowledge that their efforts on that day have brought peace and freedom for many, and that their sacrifices will NEVER, EVER be FORGOTTEN by a grateful people.

[AC2717]

as I am sure there are many others here that had family that hit the beaches, maybe even a member on this forum, for me, it was my grandfather

I am forever grateful, and I say Thank you! and no matter how many times i say it, it will never be enough

[AB_Monterey]

"Here, in this place where the West held together, let us make a vow to our dead. Let us show them by our actions that we understand what they died for. Let our actions say to them the words for which Matthew Ridgway listened: ``I will not fail thee nor forsake thee.''

"Strengthened by their courage, heartened by their valor, and borne by their memory, let us continue to stand for the ideals for which they lived and died." --Ronald Reagan

Thankful to our veterans on the 68th Anniversary of D-Day.

[Lakesrider]

Unless I missed it by blinking I did not even see it mentioned on the ABC nightly news tonight. If it was I apologize. Not much mention of it today though.
I was surprised to see the Google front page celebrating the Drive in movies....I guess that has a more important place in History. Then again Google's founder is Russian, so he probably did not think it of any value. Well actually I should take that back as the website is most likely built in Pakistan.....:(

[JMR]

Anyone that saw Saving Private Ryan should never forget the bravery of the men who stormed those beaches! My father was a fighter pilot in WWII and came away from the movie shaken because of the accuracy of the portrayal. He marveled at how they managed to press forward under the withering fire of the Germans.

freedom is not free; it is procured by the bravery of patriots willing to fight and die for it

RIP and if we ever forget, we will deserve what happens after that.

[VitaBene]

My uncle, who lived with my wife and I his last few years, landed on June 6, 1944 as part of the 29th on Omaha Beach. His service record reads like a travel guide- Sicily, North Africa, Normandy, Belgium, The Rhineland.

In honor of D-Day, I am reading Stephen Ambrose's Citizens Soldiers. This was truly our greatest generation.

Thanks for posting this thread.