[Mama_Bear]

Thanks, Rus, for bringing us Military Monday and a this reminder of the anniversary of one of the most significant days in the history of the modern world, "D-Day".

"I have returned many times to honor the valiant men who died on that beach. They should never be forgotten. Nor should those who lived to carry the day by the slimmest of margins. Every man who set foot on Omaha Beach that day was a hero." General Omar N. Bradley

Take a photo tour of this impressive memorial by clicking on the photo below...

"You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The free men of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory. Good luck, and let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking." ~General Dwight D. Eisenhower giving the D-Day order on June 6, 1944.

[DollyCali]

Good post Lori, thank you!

break over, back to work. Going to a mexican party tongiht at Western Reserve Academy.. end of season get together for staff/faculty. I like to dress in thier "themes" but not sure I can rally this time..

Site Here fro WRA

[Mama_Bear]

In the trials and total sacrifice of the war, we became inseparable allies.

Mr Bush at the American cemetery in Colleville, near Omaha Beach

It is a strange turn of history that called on young men from the prairie towns and city streets of America to cross an ocean, and throw back the marching, mechanised evils of fascism.

And those young men did it. You did it.

Only those who made that crossing can know what it was like. They tell of the pitching deck, the whistling of shells behind them...and the sound of bullets hitting the steel ramp that was about to fall.

As one GI said, "I became a visitor to hell".

[fivekid]

WOW! What a great thread!

Thank-You to all for your hard work:)

God Bless Our Troops and keep Them safe!