[TidesHoss32]

66 years ago today, the fate of the world hinged on nearly 200,000 soldiers storming 50 miles (divided into 5 sectors) of Normandy beaches. Under constant heavy enemy fire, the Allies dug in, fought til death, took nearly 10,000 total casutalties, but eventually took the beach, and saved the world. My gratitude and thanks goes out to each and every one of those troops, as well as every other fighting soldier past and present. Our greatest generation is losing more than 1000 soldiers per day, and IMO, have never received enough thanks for what they did. We will NEVER be able to thank them enough. Please remember today, whatever you do, its because a fighting soldier put his life on the line, and think of the hundreds of thousands that paid the ultimate sacrifice for you.

[Aslan]

I totally agree with everything you said.
My Grandpa was part of D-Day and survived World War 2. He received several honors from the war. He past away about 10 years ago

[TidesHoss32]

I totally agree with everything you said.
My Grandpa was part of D-Day and survived World War 2. He received several honors from the war. He past away about 10 years ago

There are very few things better than sitting with an old WWII vet and listen to them tell old war stories. Fortunately for me, Ive had the chance to talk to many of them. My grandfather on my mothers side was at Normandy, and he died in the mines (rock fall in '58), and my grandfather on my dads side was in the WWI (died in 1980). I didnt get to talk to either of them about it, but with the jobs Ive held, and just talking with others, Ive had the chance to meet many. Im one of those people that will sit there and in my mind, put everything in perspective. That these old, battered, tough as nails men actually lived that **** we see in the movies. Its unbelievable when you think about it, at everything theyve lived through and saw. Its too much for a normal mind to process.

[Wildcatk23]

Each year we pay our respects and honor those who gave there lifes for their Country. We will never forget the men and women who lost their lives on D-Day and throughout worldwar 2. June 6th is a day of remembrance.

[Stardust]

Amazing, over 20M, yes million, soldiers fought in this war. Amazing!

[Spirit100]

And you Veterans out there thought we weren't paying attention.

Enjoying the " Monuments Men " as I type this. God bless the "Greatest Generation" and for their many sacrifices we should all honor more over time!

[Spirit100]

Thank God for Operation Overlords success and blessings upon the sacrifices made by so many on this day 70 years ago throughout europe.

A few very good movies to watch this weekend to honor, respect, and learn more about these allied forces and what they encountered…

Monuments Men

Saving Private Ryan

The Big Red One

Patton

My family has watched Monuments Men and the Big Red One within the last week. I want my son to connect the dots and realize just how great the threat of evil was and just how close our country came to speaking German and Japanese under a dictatorship. That whole genocide concept is a real eye opener as well. And to think this was only 70 years ago.

God bless the "Greatest Generation"…

:Thumbs:

[Granny Bear]

I saw where a WW II vet did a parachute jump into Normandy this morning to celebrate and in memory of his first jump 70 years ago!! He is 91 years old.

[panther nation]

My grandfather no my moms side served in the navy in the South Pacific in WWII. I can remember all the different stories he would tell me when I was a kid about the war. He was just a kid of 17 when he went off to war.

From listening to him and my father stories from nam is what made me decide to join myself. I'm greatfull to them both.

[Granny Bear]

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Thank you for your service!