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74th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings

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    On this day, 74 years ago on the rolling seas of and in the air over the English Channel, the Allied Forces launched Operation Overlord or what is better known as the D-Day landings and is one of those moments in history that truly changed the course of history.

    Raised in a military family, I like to remember this day to go out of my way to thank a veteran, from any country, any conflict, for what they did and tell them that what they've done is appreciated.

    I know there are a number of Veterans among our membership, and to them, I say a heartfelt thank you and know that I'd buy you a beer if I could.
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    I always take time on this day to remember my grandfather, and all the stories he told me about the invasion. I'll never forget what he saw and did that day, or all the friends and countrymen he lost.
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    My Paternal grandfather was in a protected profession during WW2 (he was a coal miner) so he didn't go to war. My Maternal grandfather was in the Royal Navy and he didn't speak much about what he saw during his service.

    I'm ex-RAF but I don't feel comfortable being thanked for my service as I didn't serve anywhere remotely dangerous or noteworthy. To those guys who have seen active service, all my respect goes to you.
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    I graduate next Friday from one of the American war colleges. In late April of this year we took a trip to various decisive points of the Normandy landings and did some very interesting, in-depth analysis. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to walk on such hallowed ground.

    Like some of you, my grandfather served as an American GI and was among the troops on the second wave at UTAH Beach. Imagine spending hours in a Higgins Boat and then storming the beaches, sea sick and into a hail of intersecting machine gun fire. Of course I could only run Saving Private Ryan over and over through my head.

    Most touching for me, however, was beyond the beach where you come upon the massive cemetery for the fallen, with the allied grave markers all pointing West toward home. If you ever get the chance to visit, I highly recommend it!