It's a day our group has been ready for; In truth, many made this very journey due to Normandy and the occasions main as much as and following D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day 6 of our WCBD Information 2 viewer journey started at Omaha Seaside, one of many 5 seashores that made up the invasion of Allied troops. We had been capable of see firsthand what our troops needed to take care of as we walked alongside the seashore. While you visualize what June 6, 1944 should have been like, you’ll be able to solely really feel the utmost respect and gratitude!
We then walked via the Normandy American Cemetery, the place 9,387 American struggle useless are buried, most of whom died through the landings and subsequent operations.
It's exhausting to see the scope of this cemetery until you are available particular person. Sadly, so far as the attention can see, there are crosses and white Stars of David. To say that is sobering could be an understatement. I took quite a lot of photographs and I hope you’ll be able to see via the digicam what we noticed in particular person.
The day was stuffed with stops on the seashores and excursions of various museums. The Overload Museum close to Omaha Seaside was one among my favorites, with actual army automobiles and weapons, preserved to assist inform the story of D-Day.
Lastly, to these of you who’ve served in some unspecified time in the future, THANK YOU!
If you realize anybody who has landed on the seashores of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno or Sword, we owe you a debt of gratitude!
I couldn't be extra proud to be an American!