Today we honor those who have protected us and our way of live since the original "Tea Party"
I am reposting the visit Bob and I made to
Normandy last November
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2011
SOME GAVE ALL!!
IT'S UP TO US TO REMEMBER!!
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| Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial |
On November 2, 2010 Bob and I were standing here. You may remember, that was National Election Day in the USA. That fact was not lost on the little group of Americans who visited Normandy, France with us that day.
Tears came to my eyes when I thought about the young men who gave their lives here June 6, 1945.
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| The English Channel in the background |
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| All Faiths |
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| These young men were from all over the USA and Territories |
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| "The Sprit of American Youth Rising from the Waves" |
15 comments:
It is an amazing place isn't it. We have a National Cemetery in our little town (Cemetery No 1) which we visit often but it doesn't affect us like this one did. Perhaps because most of them are veterans -- they were buried as old men. No buried after battle -- with their lives ahead of them as these soldiers were.
We live close to the Normandy landing beaches and have visited the American cemetary many times with friends and family when they visit us.
Thanks you for sharing your wonderful photographs and your recollections of that day.
Your post is so lovely and is an honor to veterans that are buried in so many places. I would have teared up too. the photos are so good and your memory is a special one. I have never been there. Now, I feel like I have.
Hugs, Jeanne
What a blessed post- I am so glad that you remembered to honor our veterans today! I think we would not have half the freedoms we have today were it not for our service people-those that are here today and those that have passed over. xo Diana
I have only read 2 blogs today that mentioned this Veterans day and I am ashamed of myself for not mentioning it earlier on my blog.
Maggie up above is one of the ladies and you Savannah Granny
My Grandparents always thought of it as a day to remember all the world war 2 vets and they always had the red poppies on
Thank you for posting this. We lost a loved one in the military last year.
So glad to have you as a new friend.
Hugs,
Mary
Wonderful post, Ginger. Thanks for the reminder of just how much our service men and women are putting on the line every single day. Take care.
Dearest Ginger,
Thanks for this post! Yes, we must never forget those that sacrificed ALL for our freedom.
Love to you,
Mariette
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Beautiful post.Thanks for sharing,JoAnn
Growing up in France and seeing all those crosses certainly made an impact. Lovely post. thanks for sharing with us. xo marlis
Hi I joined up fro Sunday revisited today.
Thanks for revisiting Normandy, the crosses are beautiful.
I also posted for Veterans day and included a photo of my great uncle while he fought in WWII.
Growing up , we always bought the poppies from the Veterans and wore them proudly that day.
Hi Savannah Granny. Thanks for visiting my Sunday revisited post.
Here is the direct link for My Veterans day post.
http://luvsclassics.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/on-the-11th-day-of-the-11th-month-at-the-11th-hour-we-will-remember/
Hi Ginger...
What a wonderful post, my friend! Thank you for sharing it with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week!
I can only imagine how it must feel...to stand in person...at this grand place. My grandfather fought in the battle at Omaha beach. At the time, my Dad (his son) was eight years old. I can't imagine how that must have felt either! I'm sooo very thankful to all of those who so bravely fought for our freedom! Thank you again, dear friend...for sharing this touching tribute to our brave men and women!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
It always saddens me that so many died to preserve our freedom and were buried on foreign ground. God bless them all, and their families. Beautiful post.
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