June 6, 1944

[Fireman431]

Let's not forget that this is the anniversary of the Utah/Omaha beach (among others) invasion. D-Day was a huge turning point in WWII and the American and allied forces paid a significant price in the cost of human lives to change the tide of war.

These are our fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and friends. I lost my grandfather in January of this year (he was there) and I just wanted to remind everyone that if you still have a friend or relative that participated in this military action, pause for a moment and thank them for their sacrifices for freedom.

 

[rbh]

Re: June 6, 1944

"So whats the use in worrying, just pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile"

Remembering the men on Juno beach.

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: June 6, 1944

I think its good to remember but more important to celebrate, god bless those young men for what the accomplished.


Never Forgotten.

 

[rogerwa]

Re: June 6, 1944

My son just graduated high school and will turn 18 very shortly. It really puts into perspective how exceptional these young men were and the sacrifices also made at home seeing the young sons and daughters off to unknown horrors. It pains me to think about the loss to all those families for a cause that was necessary and noble.

 

[southkogs]

Re: June 6, 1944

I think its good to remember but more important to celebrate, god bless those young men for what the accomplished.


Never Forgotten.

Indeed. How much blood has been shed on our behalf? God bless 'em all.

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: June 6, 1944

"So whats the use in worrying, just pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile"

Remembering the men on Juno beach.

....Amen to that.
BP

 

[rivermouse]

Re: June 6, 1944

Pack up your troubles was a WW1 song I believe........Most kids today don't know the difference anyway

 

[Fishing Dude too]

Re: June 6, 1944

Have a friend who landed on Normandy 3 days later his war was over and sat the rest out as a pow he said he weighed 101 lbs when freed. He never bought a German car, a Japaneze car or any other product that could be bought with made in America plate on it. He is a good guy, but never wanted to hurt anything again in his whole life.