Six and a half decades ago today, our fathers helped save the world

[thatcrazycajun]

Today is the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion of World War II, then code-named Operation Overlord and now popularly known as D-Day. It was—and hopefully will remain—the single largest one-day amphibious invasion in the war-torn history of the human race. technoshaman has a posting on his grandfather's part in the landing with his usual eloquence that goes far beyond anything I could say.

Ceremonies are being held all over, here and in Europe, at cemeteries and historic spots to mark the solemn occasion, with the fewer every year still remaining who took part given a place of honor. Our President is on the Continent paying tribute, and newspapers and magazines are filled with columns by pundits on the day's significance and essays by some of the survivors recalling what it was like and the friends and comrades-in-arms they lost.

Today, take a moment to remember...and if you know someone who went, thank them.

Comments

[harmonyheifer.livejournal.com]

My Dad served in the Pacific, but I know he is watching the coverage. He was one of the lucky ones, he came home.

[technoshaman.livejournal.com]

Aw, shucks. You're the one with the statue for excellence in writing. I just know some of the cool kids.