64th Anniversary of D-Day
Today marks the 64th anniversary of the Normandy Landings known as D-Day. Code named Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, they were the first operations of the Allied Powers’ invasion of Normandy during World War II. The operation was the largest single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops landing on June 6, 1944.
I had intended to post something worthy of the event and its historical significance but simply ran out of time. Not wanting to let such an important day in world history go by without remembering and honoring the heroes who fought and died there, I’ve provided a link to last year’s post. These champions climbed the cliffs, took the beaches, braved the machine gun nests, took out the gun batteries, did the unthinkable – the unimaginable. Their deeds that day define their valor and deserve our deepest gratitude and respect. They are the heroes we honor today.
This is a Patriot’s Journey post. You may also enjoy visiting the other journeyers: Drumwaster, Larry at The Bastage, the folks at The Line Is Here and Shortbus from The Edge of Reason…
Doug
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That was a very nice post. My sincerest gratitude to those who gave their all at Normandy and to those that made it home. You are the heroes we strive to be. Sempere Fi!
Many thanks to those brave men who faced such terror. If not for them, life may be very different for us today. I salute the vets of D-Day, 64 years ago today.
I remember!!
This is well worth reading. Col. Oliver North puts D-Day in context:
http://nickmcnulty.blogspot.com/2008/06/colonel-north-puts-d-day-in-context.html
TJ
Great article!
Interesting your mentioning Col. North. One of the things we did while on vacation in SoCal was drop by the Nixon Library to meet him. He arrived in a big all-black Prevost bus (loaned) and talked with folks while signing his book. He ran out of books (I didn't get one), but stuck around to chat with those that hung around. Well, to make a long story short, he sent me his book (just got it yesterday!), even dedicated it.
He's always represented to me a true patriot. I respect him. And, turns out, he's a nice guy as well!
Doug