Hubby's uncle Harold went back (for the first time since WWII) to Normandy a few years back. The French were very gracious and he was surprised and gratified by the way so many asked him to tell them his story.
He went to the cemetery to visit the grave of his captain and friend and was accorded full military honors. His son got it on video. It was beautiful and heartening to see that some people still remember and care.
In France, manners still matter. And the people of Normandy are like the heartland of America. They are down to earth, warm and love America and what America has done.
I have a colleague from Normandy. We had lunch to celebrate Sarkozy’s election.
His hatred for leftists and the evils of communism and islamic fundamentalism exceeds mine.
He left France to escape the high taxation and the alien punks. He had fights with these immigrant “youths.” Said if he hadn’t left he might have killed someone.
His hatred of leftists and the Islamic threat exceeds mine. Because he witnessed what it has done to France.