D-Day 68 years ago today

tummyman · 06-06-2012, 02:50 PM

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 · 06-06-2012, 03:30 PM

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 · 06-06-2012, 06:19 PM

"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 · 06-06-2012, 06:57 PM

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 · 06-06-2012, 07:54 PM

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 · 06-07-2012, 05:41 AM

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.

06-06-2012, 02:50 PM	#1
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 836 Thanks: 256 Thanked 672 Times in 243 Posts	D-Day 68 years ago today 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.

06-06-2012, 03:30 PM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,574 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	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 __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-06-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	D Day 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.

06-07-2012, 05:41 AM	#6
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 1,618 Thanked 1,638 Times in 842 Posts	Omaha 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.

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06-06-2012, 06:19 PM	#3
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	"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.

06-06-2012, 06:57 PM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	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.....