Remembering the fallen of D-Day?

We should never forget. Men bravely laid down their lives so that we might be free, we owe them a great debt.

We should honour the fallen, whose bodies lie undiscovered across Europe, their names engraved on a memorial forever. But we should also honour those veterans still alive. They fought a war so entirely different to modern warfare, they truly are heroes.

Many films have tried to capture the Second World War, such as Saving Private Ryan or Band Of Brothers. They give us a very little idea of all the horrors men witnessed on the battlefield. Friends dying, men without limbs and the sheer brutality of it all must have been so terrible.

I thank God for all those soldiers who died in the Second World War, all those who fell on the Normandy Beaches, their blood turning the sea and sand red, and all those who did survive through D-Day, to fight for their country. We should never forget.

Remember. Never Forget The Price They Paid So We Might Be Free. Never Forget D-Day.

Remember that what we have and have achieved required great bravery and sacrifice . Freedom is never free but given by some who would pay dearly to insure that the next generation can live free from oppression.

Today, those that volunteer to serve may die but everyone should be grateful that THEIR GIFT to us --is that THEY recognize that their kid/grand kid and everyone else's loved ones are precious and must be protected.

Too bad so many in the USA fail to realize that few nations in the world believe that their population is it's greatest resource.. History shows that failure to be vigilant and protect the nation courts disaster. Peacefull co-existence is far better than war yet NO nation survives unless it stands together against those that for whatever reason, seek to usurp or destroy.

We should all pause in awe of those that have fallen and those that volunteer to serve today...They protect the living and the next generation...

D Day was a day we lost many good Americans. People should always remember that freedom is never free. I am currently in Baghdad, Iraq; this is my second tour and I remember that it is because of my forefathers that I am able to be here now and proudly serve my country and try to give freedom to the people of Iraq.

SGT Shaun Krubsack

D Troop 3rd Squadron 61st Cavalry, US Army

My Daughter traveled to Europe last Summer as a Student Ambassador. She had the Honor and Privilege to attend the Memorial Ceremony at Omaha Beach. She keeps a small jar of Omaha Sand to remind her of those who went before us.

And so, we remember.

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How can anyone forget this day!!! I am not sure if any of my family members fought but all I know I respect everyone who has and is serving. They went through so much we should realize we are lucky. Hopefully even the democrats will realize that too. Thank you to everyone who has and is serving in the Military.

We must honour them for the Liberation of Freedom from world war two for the good of mankind with their creation of peace on earth goodwill to men.

Ever wonder how those Freedom Fighters led and guided survivors of "Star on 45" with their children in Area 51 and in Shelter 51 to walk out to their Freedom back in the past in the creation of a new civilization so they can raised "The young one" who were just like "The dogs that bite it's master" of today.

Ever wonder what happen to the glory of those Freedom Fighters that was lost with time.

Ever wonder who created the mess with living human kind living in misery in own backyards getting themselves kick on the butts by little horror chucky who grew up to be the were-wolves with Jack-the Ripper in ripping off living human kind in own backyards.

Awesome post my friend... I can only imagine what it was like... flying over there... 300 other planes beside yours, shrapnel and spotlights everywhere around you... the light turns green and out you go.

Must have been quite a site to experience, I loved listening to WWII vets tell their tales while growing up.

My son is a young Marine, deployed very recently. My uncle was a radio operator at Omaha Beach and made it home safely. My own dad fought at Guadalcanal, and I honor him on this day, too. Thanks for the post!

Yes and the ultimate sacrifice was made by a farmer that hid a serviceman he was killed by his own countrymen for trying to save another life

Thank You !!! My father and two of his brothers were there. As a child i heard what it was like. They were as you said very afraid but they did what was necessary to stop more than just one very cruel invasion. Its a shame that so many have forgot or just simply don't know.