I and a friend made a visit to Normandy and the D-Day beaches and cemetery on June 6th two years ago. Quite an astonishing sight even today.
Just standing on one of the beaches locals came up and thanked me.
Each year there are celebrations and ceremonies.
St Mere Eglise still has the parachutE hanging on church. The one Red Buttons made famous. Private John M. Steele.
Lots and lots or reinactors all about.
10,000 crosses and stars are in the American cemetery in Normandy.
Many smaller monuments along the back roads.
Quite an astonishing feat and sacrifice.
All have a lot to be thankful for for those who served. And to those "KNOWN BUT TO GOD".
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