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The 75th anniversary of D-Day is upon us [UPDATED with PICS]
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:46 pm
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:46 pm
It’s currently 5:47 AM in Caen, Normandie as my group is en route to the shore.
I’m thinking on the great sacrifice as I listen to one of the best pieces John Williams ever composed— Hymn to the Fallen
Thank you all service men and women past and present
I’m thinking on the great sacrifice as I listen to one of the best pieces John Williams ever composed— Hymn to the Fallen
Thank you all service men and women past and present
This post was edited on 6/7/19 at 7:01 am
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Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:49 pm to bayoubengals88
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:58 pm to bayoubengals88
Watching Band of Brothers tonight in remembrance.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:59 pm to bayoubengals88
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as my group is en route to the shore.
88 are you heading there now?
Anyway
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:59 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Same here! Semper Fi!
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:16 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
Indeed! It’s a beautiful 48 degree morning.
Maybe some pics later...
Maybe some pics later...
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:19 pm to bayoubengals88
Good for you 
Pics please I didn't realize it was the 75 anniversary. My two grandfather's served during WW2 none were on the beaches of Normandy though. Both have passed the last one was last year RIP grandpa BIG (that's what we called him).
Pics please I didn't realize it was the 75 anniversary. My two grandfather's served during WW2 none were on the beaches of Normandy though. Both have passed the last one was last year RIP grandpa BIG (that's what we called him).
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:58 pm to bayoubengals88
Enjoy! My wife and oldest son are in a group on the way there!
Posted on 6/6/19 at 12:14 am to TnMountaineer
I was there Monday and it was very crowded. It will be crazy crowded today. There are so many re-enactment people in the city right now
Posted on 6/6/19 at 12:43 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I did too...Day of Days
ETA: Enjoy your visit bayoubengals
ETA: Enjoy your visit bayoubengals
This post was edited on 6/6/19 at 12:44 am
Posted on 6/6/19 at 12:48 am to bayoubengals88
Posted on 6/6/19 at 12:53 am to bayoubengals88
Thank you to all those that currently do and have served, but especially in remembrance to the brave men who landed on the beaches of Normandy.... thank you.
Posted on 6/6/19 at 1:05 am to bayoubengals88
Very jealous. Still excited to go to the museum today!
Posted on 6/6/19 at 1:47 am to GeorgeTheGreek
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Thank you to all those that currently do and have served, but especially in remembrance to the brave men who landed on the beaches of Normandy.... thank you.
This
Posted on 6/6/19 at 1:54 am to FLBooGoTigs1
quote:
My two grandfather's served during WW2 none were on the beaches of Normandy though. Both have passed the last one was last year RIP grandpa BIG (that's what we called him).
Awesome family right there
Posted on 6/6/19 at 4:09 am to bayoubengals88
Got a friend and her husband who are over there to see the battlefield sites in Belgium and Northern France. It's their version of a European vacation and it looks awesome.
Posted on 6/6/19 at 4:22 am to Civildawg
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I was there Monday and it was very crowded. It will be crazy crowded today. There are so many re-enactment people in the city right now
I probably brushed shoulders with you.
The re-enactment people crack me up. The old cars and motorcycles are cool, but it’s crazy to see grown European men dressed up as American WWII soldiers.
This post was edited on 6/6/19 at 4:24 am
Posted on 6/6/19 at 5:36 am to bayoubengals88
My dad wasn’t involved in the Normandy invasion but was a Army Air Corp wing nut in WWII. Today’s events led me to go back through some of his military things last night.
Flag from his coffin - did not want one single flower on it, just the Stars and Stripes.
His Honorable Discharge Letter from Harry S. Truman.
His Continuing Benefits Letter signed by Gen. Omar Bradley.
A box full of different pins and medals and his old oxygen mask from the bomber he flew in.
Dad passed in 2008 but as I watch the ceremony from Normandy this morning, it brings back great memories and a swell of pride. I’m glad there are still Vets left that can be honored. Miss you, Dad.
Flag from his coffin - did not want one single flower on it, just the Stars and Stripes.
His Honorable Discharge Letter from Harry S. Truman.
His Continuing Benefits Letter signed by Gen. Omar Bradley.
A box full of different pins and medals and his old oxygen mask from the bomber he flew in.
Dad passed in 2008 but as I watch the ceremony from Normandy this morning, it brings back great memories and a swell of pride. I’m glad there are still Vets left that can be honored. Miss you, Dad.
Posted on 6/6/19 at 6:56 am to Croozin2
My grandfather served with the 66th Infantry Division in northwest France in 1945. He maintained the Howitzers in an artillery battalion.
After the D-Day invasions, about 100,000 Germans would be trapped in northwest France. This is where all the famous u-boat sub pens were. They would be contained there until the end of the war. We have his citation of merit still hanging up.
After the D-Day invasions, about 100,000 Germans would be trapped in northwest France. This is where all the famous u-boat sub pens were. They would be contained there until the end of the war. We have his citation of merit still hanging up.
This post was edited on 6/6/19 at 6:57 am
Posted on 6/6/19 at 7:48 am to bayoubengals88
That’s awesome bro. Visiting Normandy and walking the beaches is on my bucket list. I’ve looked into doing the band of brothers tour but that is ultra expensive. 
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