[DUMBGRUNT]

The veterans who assembled in Normandy this week are among the last of their breed. After they fade away, the likes of them may never be seen again in the annals of men. But their heroism and their legacy will never fade. Like our duty to remember their sacrifice in new words and old principles, their achievements are eternal

“The life of the dead is placed on the memories of the living. The love you gave in life keeps people alive beyond their time. Anyone who was given love will always live on in another's heart.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero

[Peter W. Kessler]

“You are among the very greatest Americans who will ever live. You are the pride of our nation. You are the glory of our republic. And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

President Trump's words were echoed by Vice President Pence at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA.

There were over 100 WWII Veterans in attendance, and more than 10,000 visitors.

The D-Day Memorial is worth a visit from anywhere. It's privately funded - no government support - and they can always use a donation. https://www.dday.org

[NFHale]

Americans will NEVER let them be forgotten.

[rlmorel]

To paraphrase James Michener's famous quote about the fighting in the Pacific:

"These men of WWII...like their victories, will be remembered as long as our generation lives. After that, like the men of the Confederacy, they will become strangers. Longer and longer shadows will obscure them until their Normandy and Iwo Jima sound distant on the ear like Shiloh and Valley Forge."

[Texan4Life]

Sam Elliott pays tribute to SGT Ray Lambert on the 30th National Memorial Day Concert. Aired May 26, 2019 on PBS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdzWRdZgan0

[2CAVTrooper]

I’m bringing my son to Normandy in two years since he’ll be old enough to appreciate the history.

Also taking him to Nijmegen to view the Sunset March.

https://youtu.be/osC0o9A1wHo

http://www.sunsetmarch.nl/en/welcome/