Thank you America

[philippeF]

I think it is the day to thank all your fathers and grandfathers who went on our beaches 70 years ago.

We will never forget their sacrifice and devotion.

God bless America.

Philippe

[Taz's Master]

It is nice to hear gratitude for sacrifices made by our soldiers, but do not forget the thanks due the British and Canadians. I'm reading The Guns at Last Light right now, and the sacrifices those men made are awe-inspiring and terrible the same time.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Taz's Master

... but do not forget the thanks due the British and Canadians...

Thanks Taz,

We lost quite a few on Juno Beach that day;

"The Centre pays homage to the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives during the War, of which 5,500 were killed during the Battle of Normandy and 359 on D-Day..." extrac from Juno Beach Centre

[wdfifteen]

Thank you for reminding us Philippe.
I think the only time I felt faint as an adult was when I first set eyes on the American Cemetery at Normandy. My God....

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by philippeF

I think it is the day to thank all your fathers and grandfathers who went on our beaches 70 years ago.

We will never forget their sacrifice and devotion.

God bless America.

Philippe

Wonderfully stated, to all the allies.

And thanks to France: The condition of the memorials and cemeteries, the obvious love and care they are afforded, is very touching.

Best.

[GH85Carrera]

Why is this thread in PARF?

I should be in the OT forum.

I totally agree with Seahawk, you said it well Philippe.

[sammyg2]

Philippe, that was truly a class act.

On behalf of my departed grandfather, I say you are welcome. I hope you and your countrymen enjoy the freedom that cost so much for a long, long time.

[JoeyD]

Brave men fighting for a just cause!

Well said, Phillipe!

Thanks to all who serve(d).

[philippeF]

It's been a long day today,
A lot of british, canadian, and american veterans came (90 years old) for this anniversary, thatīs truly a day I'll never forget, we will celebrate them forever here, in Normandy

[Reiver]

Originally Posted by philippeF

I think it is the day to thank all your fathers and grandfathers who went on our beaches 70 years ago.

We will never forget their sacrifice and devotion.

God bless America.

Philippe

I, we, appreciate how beautifully you maintain their resting places. Thank you for that and the remembrances that occur regularly in your Country.

[motion]

Phillippe, your appreciation and honor touches thousands of veterans and their families, heard or not. Thank you.

[Baz]

Thanks Phillippe.....condolences and respect as well to the brave Frenchman and women who also gave their lives in the war.

[VillaRicaGA911]

Phillippe - thank you for hosting so many of veterans that came for this day today, the few that are still with us will likely not be much longer. Many in my family served in WWII sadly all are gone now. We must all keep the history and memory of these events alive lest history repeat itself and the flame of freedom be extinguished.

[Seabear]

Philippe
Thank you for your thoughts on this special day. A couple of years ago we visited 5 American cemeteries in France, Luxembourg, and Belgium, along with a number of French, British, and one WWI German. We experienced nothing but a warm welcome in all the surrounding towns, gracious people, and a feeling of solidarity when we stopped at the monuments and memorials.

As a matter of clarification, the American Battle Monuments Commission administers, operates, and maintains all the American cemeteries in Europe along with a number of monuments. They do an extraordinary job, down to hand clipping the grass at the base of the carrera marble crosses/stars of David. Each site is amazing in its somber beauty and quiet elegance.