re: D-Day thoughts in a letter to my grandmother from my grandfather .. dated June 13, 1944

Incredible story!! Thanks for sharing.

I served 8 years in the Marines, and only saw Iraq in a 'Non hostile' environment.

In my 8 years, the most humbling, incredible thing I witnessed was during the opening of the WWII museum, which I took part in, was seeing those MEN who went before us. Loading them up into the old 5-tons, the HMMWV's etc, some were cutting up like they probably did going into battle. Some were shell-shocked even still to that day. Each and every one of those MEN thanked me for my service, which felt odd coming from them, all I could do each time is send back a stern, heartfelt, No sir, THANK YOU for paving the way.

Still a fond memory for me being out there that day to participate in celebrating those MEN..