RIP All Who Died in Action, D-Day June 6th 1944 (General)

by Jefff , West London, Middlesex, Friday, June 06, 2014, 14:02 (3827 days ago) @ ritpetite

On the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings I wanted to say how delighted I am that the weather Gods have been so very kind to the gallant veterans who have travelled to Normandy this year. Once again they are being welcomed and feted by the locals as the true heroes they are. The area of Calvados is a lovely place to visit especially in early summer, and I'm sure the brandy of that name will be as gratefully sipped by the veterans today as it was in 1944. Perhaps ironically just a few miles inland is the delightful town of Bayeux, home to a superb cathedral and the amazing Tapestry depicting another successfull invasion, just a few highlights of this area.
Sadly it's possible this will be the last major anniversary that many of the veterans will be able to attend in person, but they can be confident their brave actions will never be forgotten. Their families, their Regiments, the good people of Normandy, those who lovingly tender the Cemeteries and Memorials, and many more people across the world; we will never forget, we will remember them.

Thankyou to all those who did their bit seventy years ago, on both sides of the Channel.
Rest In Peace those who gave their lives so the rest of us could live ours as we please.