A D-Day salute

**Beertigger** · 6th June 09, 07:51 AM

On this D-Day morning, a salute to my grandfathers, who chased evil across the sand and mud of France and Belgium and the heaving waters of the Pacific.

Far braver men than I, they came home with medals, and memories that were never spoken of.

**Rogerson785** · 6th June 09, 08:03 AM

I think it’s a great day to wear the WPG Gordon Highlander or Blackwatch to pay tribute to all the men who stormed the various Normandy beaches and those that parachuted in to show the world that an evil empire can not rule forever.

**Joe Gondek** · 6th June 09, 08:08 AM

a salute to my Father and all others that landed on Omaha Beach with the 29th division

**butch** · 6th June 09, 09:57 AM

A salute to my wife's uncle Galen Myer who went ashore on Omaha Beach. He was 87 and recently died the beginning of May

**skauwt** · 6th June 09, 11:03 AM

id like to honor my grandfather he wasnt part of the d-day but id still think of him during this time of year , he one of those brave men told to hold the line while other troops evacuated and sadly some surrendered

he was sadly captured soon after with his company and ended up a p.o.w after a forced march of several hundred miles to one of the stalag camps for the remainder of the war till the Russians freed him

**The Kilted Reverend** · 6th June 09, 11:17 AM

I am greatful for all who served there country on which ever side of the ocean that it may be on. Especially those from the "Greatest Generation".

Slainte,
Rev.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 6th June 09, 11:37 AM

It was a very intense day , here in France today, with the Presidents of The United States, Canada, France AND the Duke of Rothesay !

Best,

Robert

**JolyStNicholas** · 6th June 09, 11:44 AM

My dad was there and is still alive today. He served with the 82nd Airborne.
Brave men all. He has never talked about this event even now today.

**Spartan** · 6th June 09, 11:50 AM

Thanks to all who put themselves in harm's way so that we may have freedom!

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 6th June 09, 11:55 AM

Aye, a salute to all of those men (and women) of that generation. My father and three of his cousins (who were really like uncles to me) served then. One spent 4 years in Europe via North Africa, Italy, and France. He also came home with medals and memories he didn't talk about. We didn't even know about the medals until after he had passed and we saw his record.

Sure, I served in Vietnam, but I don't feel I was ever called on to do what they did. Not sure if I could have or was that brave. These people are my heroes.