In honor and Memory......

this deserves a bump

 

"We will never forget". And deservedly so. We should never forget. Lest this horrible event happen again.

To be in the position to decide actions that put people's lives at stake takes strength and faith in humankind. In hope that the sacrifices made today will pave way for a better tomorrow.

 

As the years go by and we lose more of the vets who fought and died on DD Day, people tend to forget more about how DD Day changed and save the world.
Too many people do not even know what DD Day is. More needs to be done to keep DD Day fresh in the minds of people so we never forget the sacrifice of those who died to keep us free.

 

The Greatest Generation, indeed. We are humbled. And thankful.

 

My late father was a pilot in the Pacific during WWII. Even though he was not involved in D Day I always think of him and remember his service on this date every year. Coming so soon after Memorial Day I find it’s always a meaningful time of year to contemplate and honor the service and sacrifice of the fine men and women who served.

I served in a high risk combat unit in Southeast Asia and we lost too many there too. We’re now of an age where we’re losing our old flying buddies who survived the war, and we’re traveling to attend funerals in national cemeteries across the country. I wish we could finally have a generation that does not lose lives in a foreign war.

 

The freedoms we enjoy every single day are a direct result of those brave soldiers! They deserve the respect and honor of each and every one of us.

 

I talked to a WWII vet who said he was invited to speak at a school and the teacher introduced him as a soldier in "World War Eleven!!!!!"

 

This just makes me want to lay on the floor and cry!!

 

many think he was a character in Animal House...which he was, but I digress

 

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. - So true.

 

My father fought and was wounded at Falais (brutal fighting in Normandy)in August 44 where his war ended.

I was able to retrace his travels during the 60th anniversary a number of years ago. Normandy is a place full of history. Highly recommend.

For those with an interest in WW ll, it is fascinating and incredibly moving.

Nothing stirs up emotions than walking through a war cemetery and looking at the ages on the markers.

For me, mixed emotions as my mother’s parents in Glasgow billeted Canadian soldiers on leave. What crazy man with two teenage daughters would do that?

Worked out great for me. Mom was a war bride and began her new life in the colonies in 1945 with her Canadian soldier!

 

And they were just kids--mostly 18 to 22 year old kids. Faced fear and death, and still saved the world. We won't soon see their likes again.

 

Salute.

 

Oh. My. God.