[capydick]

My Dad's two brothers both landed on Utah Beach with the 4th Infantry Division on D-Day. Uncle Jimmy was with the 70th Tank and I don't remember which unit Uncle Joe was with. They both trained in different areas of England leading up to the invasion and neither knew the other was there till D Day Plus 2, meeting up by chance thru word of mouth thru the units. The reunion was brief but each were able to write a letter home that they ran into each other and letting my grandmother know they were both safe.

My Uncle Tom, was a Navy pilot in the Pacific, earning a Navy Cross and Silver Star and all three came home after the war.

My Dad served in The Coast Guard during the Korean War. As a kid, I remember my uncles didn't talk much about their experiences (except meeting up as it fascinated everyone) but boy those were some good parties when all four brothers were together!

In my mind, the only was we can repay our debt to this generation is to uphold the ideals they fought for, live each day as though their sacrifice means something and ensure our liberty remains for generations to come, whatever that takes.

[Churchillspirit]

Thank you for your very moving stories.

This 79 year old blond Brit. has reason to be so grateful for the sacrifices made during WW11.

Joined the Battle of Normandy Foundation, but it seems to be defunct now.

As a founder member, I received a small pouch of sand from Omaha beach. Gave it to my neighbor who's brother died there on D-Day.

[Freee-dame]

These stories about the WW2 service of FReepers’ friends and family show why we gather here at such a patriotic site.