Lest We Forget............. June 6, 1944

[BalooTheBear]

To all the brave men & women of our Armed forces..... And to all those who gave it all..........


http://www.army.mil/d-day/

 

[Pixiedust34]

I was going to post about D-Day, but am glad to see someone else beat me to it.

Parents, ask your school aged kids if they know what D-Day is. If the kids don't know, take some time to explain the significance of today's date.

 

[sleepydog25]

I was going to post about D-Day, but am glad to see someone else beat me to it.

Parents, ask your school aged kids if they know what D-Day is. If not, take some time to explain the significance of today's date.

Agree. That was a generation who really DID sacrifice much, and our children (and theirs) should always be mindful of that era.

 

[dngnb8]

Ask a WW II Vet about it, then say

Thank you Sir/Ma'm

 

[dngnb8]

*Slaps double posting demon*

 

[smitch425]

Back in 1994, my high school choir had the honor of being selected to go to France to sing for the 50th anniversary of D-day ceremonies. We got to visit Omaha Beach and there was a strorm approaching. It was very dark and ominous. It was the trip of a lifetime. God bless all those who serve(d) our country.

 

[NMAmy]

This day always makes me remember my beloved grandfather who was on the beach at Normandy for D-Day. I'm proud to be his granddaughter for so many reasons but I'm always extra proud of him on June 6.

 

[Tinkermommy]

Today is my birthday. I knew from a young age I was born on D-Day.

I am ashamed to say that until I saw it portrayed in movies, I didn't really understand what our brave soldiers went through.

I honestly feel that generation of Americans was the best generation our country has produced.

 

[Nickunited]

God Bless

 

[HeWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Interesting to hear the radio broadcasts from that day ... such a pivotal day in history.

 

[minkydog]

Hmmm, I think tonight would be a good time to watch "Saving Private Ryan" again.

 

[NYEmomma]

Don't have anything new to add to this thread except to +1 all the sentiments already expressed.

My bachelor's degree is in history w/ a concentration in WWII... I've always, always wanted to go to a retirement home or VFW hall and just sit and listen to the vets' stories. Before no one's around to tell them anymore.

One of my biggest regrets in life was not getting my grandfather to tell his story. We were never very close & he never really talked to ANYONE... but now that he's gone, his story's never ever going to get told & that just makes me so sad for some reason. My grandmother died a few months ago & when my dad was cleaning out the house, he found a box of my grandfather's WWII stuff. I can piece together details from that, but it's still nothing compared to him recounting WWII from his own POV.

 

[Deb in IA]

We owe so much to those sacrifices made that day . . .