REMEMBER D-DAY

[KRAM1]

Today is D-day folks. Take a moment and stop and think about just what this day in our history means. Many young soldiers (on both sides) fought and died on this day. Lots of families and friends lost loved ones never to return home. I have been to Normandy and I have walked those beaches...Omaha, Juno, Red, Gold, etc. I have seen the cliffs and I have walked down in the bomb craters and peered out of the gun emplacements. Let me tell you, it is impossible to do that with a dry eye. Take a stroll through the American cemetery, the British cemetery, etc. at Normandy and you get a feel for the scope of this invasion, and the great loss of life as a result.

People, we owe a big debt to these brave young soldiers....at least take a moment today to remember, to thank them and to thank all our veterans and soldiers where ever they may be. Mat God bless and keep them one and all.

Edited June 6, 2012 by KRAM1

[greenminer]

A great photo gallery. Rare color photos, before and after D-Day via life.time.com

link

[DeepGreen]

Wife and I just went to Normandy in April via one of the River Cruises. I'm a veteran of Viet Nam, but I can't tell you how much respect I have for those who fought in WWII, especially those who landed on D-Day. The tour of the beaches and bunkers with the gun placements was a reminder of what occurred on that day. The American Cemetery visit was so humbling and easily moistened my eyes that day. We owe the WWII veterans so much.

[Rudy]

Never forget this day. Thank you to all who fought in WWII.

[GreenBat]

THANK YOU SOLDIER!

[DeepGreen]

Thanks for posting GreenBat. That's a nice video.