Uncommon Valor – June 6, 1944

WWII cemetery and memorial honoring American troops who died in Europe during WWII. Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.

WWII cemetery and memorial honoring American troops who died in Europe during WWII.
Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.

NORMANDY

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For Those Recognized To All

 

Normandy Marker-known to all

 

And Those Only Known To One

 

Normandy Marker-known to one

 

 “Lord, where did we get such men?”

 

Veterans and dignitaries gather to hear the D-day service at Bayeux cathedral in France.  Photograph: Reuters

Veterans and dignitaries gather for D-Day service at Bayeux Cathedral in France.  June 6, 2014
Photograph: Reuters

In Eternal Reverence and Gratitude

Sunrise on Omaha Beach at Normandy, France.  June 6, 2014 (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Sunrise on Omaha Beach at Normandy, France on the 70th Anniversary. June 6, 2014
(AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

 For Your Sacrifice on Behalf of Freedom

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“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty.”

John F. Kennedy

 

About Karen Evans

Advocate For Honoring Military Service
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2 Responses to Uncommon Valor – June 6, 1944

  1. Awesome post! Bravo on the photos & simple narrative. The post brought more tears to my eyes. I reposted on my Facebook & Twitter accounts. ~dfh

  2. Karen Evans says:

    Reblogged this on Tribute to Veterans and commented:

    Remembering their courage and sacrifice…

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