Always good to remember the cost to wage war. It is sobering to think of those who lost their lives, were wounded and many forever affected by the terrible experience. VE Day! Victory in Europe! We are forever grateful for them all. The care of our veterans must always be a priority.
This massive action was one of the huge pushes forward to end the war in Europe and the Pacific. We cannot forget their actions, their bravery or their sacrifices. Praises belong to the greatest generation for planning and executing Operation Overlord and the ensuing push to end Germany's horrendous tyranny.
Heavenly Father, thank you for creating such men of valor and courage who laid down their lives to protect people they didn't know. I know you made the most wonderful place in Heaven for them to spend eternity with you. Praise be to you and to them. Amen.
70% casualties were expected, and everyone still charged the gates of Hell. The result was only 30% casualties, but everyone on the front row perished defending our freedom.
I had at least two grand uncles there that day- one with the 82nd Airborne and one with the 2nd Rangers. Possibly another with the 82nd. The Ranger was wounded when his landing craft was hit by mortar or artillery. He could have gone back home, but wrangled a job as a welder, a trade that enabled him to raise a family later. He did fight again during the Battle of the Bulge, and the paratrooper was KIA in that battle. In all, five grand uncles served, one KIA, two wounded. All were great family men and very productive citizens in civilian life.
Thank you for sharing. Hopefully that family history is being passed down to the younger generations and being honored a d respected for your families sacrifice.
Ray Wunsch Thank you Tara. Yes, this re-run needs to be repeated every June 6th. I visit my former high school soccer coach once a week. And especially today for he was one of our heroes who stormed the beaches on D-Day. He’s a remarkable man and still going strong at 100 years old. God bless them all.
Thank you Tara. Although a rerun, it deserves to be retold and never forgotten. The Greatest Generation, including my father and uncles, participated in the liberation of Europe from the grasp of despots. Nothing was easy but determination and relentless effort eventually toppled the dictator and freed Europe. Without America and all of its collective efforts we would likely be speaking German and not be as free as we are today. Thank God for the Greatest Generation.
You are right, Tara Ross. The Longest Day should be remembered, and the men and women who made it happen - honored for as long as there are free nations!
Prefect story for today. Those who fought and died are the greatest generation and forever will be in my thinking. They accomplished so much for everyone. 🙏❤️💪🇺🇲
I have always wondered why D Day wasn't done earlier. If it only took a year after that invasion, sosny more people would not have perished in the concentration camps. maybe it was because the Russians were not ready and able to take up their roll. Just wondering.
They had to build lots of equipment and produce massive amounts of supplies for the invasion. Plus it took a while to train enough soldiers, paratroopers, etc. It just took a while logistically to get everything ready.
The greatest generation ever! What was accomplished was the beginning of the end for the Axis powers. Also what we learn was used against the Japanese. We took great loses on both fronts, brave men and women who gave all. So sad that we are losing those who fought in this war.
Always good to remember the cost to wage war. It is sobering to think of those who lost their lives, were wounded and many forever affected by the terrible experience. VE Day! Victory in Europe! We are forever grateful for them all. The care of our veterans must always be a priority.
" We shall never see the likes of such men again. " Eisenhower
This massive action was one of the huge pushes forward to end the war in Europe and the Pacific. We cannot forget their actions, their bravery or their sacrifices. Praises belong to the greatest generation for planning and executing Operation Overlord and the ensuing push to end Germany's horrendous tyranny.
Heavenly Father, thank you for creating such men of valor and courage who laid down their lives to protect people they didn't know. I know you made the most wonderful place in Heaven for them to spend eternity with you. Praise be to you and to them. Amen.
Amen, brother!
70% casualties were expected, and everyone still charged the gates of Hell. The result was only 30% casualties, but everyone on the front row perished defending our freedom.
I had at least two grand uncles there that day- one with the 82nd Airborne and one with the 2nd Rangers. Possibly another with the 82nd. The Ranger was wounded when his landing craft was hit by mortar or artillery. He could have gone back home, but wrangled a job as a welder, a trade that enabled him to raise a family later. He did fight again during the Battle of the Bulge, and the paratrooper was KIA in that battle. In all, five grand uncles served, one KIA, two wounded. All were great family men and very productive citizens in civilian life.
Your family gave and sacrificed a lot!
Thank you, but I think this was the way that it was for many families.
Thank you for sharing. Hopefully that family history is being passed down to the younger generations and being honored a d respected for your families sacrifice.
You should run this story every June 6th! Unbelievable courage.
Ray Wunsch Thank you Tara. Yes, this re-run needs to be repeated every June 6th. I visit my former high school soccer coach once a week. And especially today for he was one of our heroes who stormed the beaches on D-Day. He’s a remarkable man and still going strong at 100 years old. God bless them all.
Shake his hand for me and express my sincere thank you for his heroism and love of country.
I certainly will. Thank you!
Thank you Tara. Although a rerun, it deserves to be retold and never forgotten. The Greatest Generation, including my father and uncles, participated in the liberation of Europe from the grasp of despots. Nothing was easy but determination and relentless effort eventually toppled the dictator and freed Europe. Without America and all of its collective efforts we would likely be speaking German and not be as free as we are today. Thank God for the Greatest Generation.
Amen to that.
You are right, Tara Ross. The Longest Day should be remembered, and the men and women who made it happen - honored for as long as there are free nations!
Bless them. Everyone. Honor and duty.
“We will accept nothing less than full Victory”
The warriors mindset but some how our leaders lost there way….
🇺🇲 Thanks for the reminder, TR. Lest we forget! 🇺🇸
Exactly Right ✅️ 👏 👌 💯 👍
Yes ma'am. You can't improve on perfection. 😉
That's sweet. Thank you!
Prefect story for today. Those who fought and died are the greatest generation and forever will be in my thinking. They accomplished so much for everyone. 🙏❤️💪🇺🇲
I have always wondered why D Day wasn't done earlier. If it only took a year after that invasion, sosny more people would not have perished in the concentration camps. maybe it was because the Russians were not ready and able to take up their roll. Just wondering.
They had to build lots of equipment and produce massive amounts of supplies for the invasion. Plus it took a while to train enough soldiers, paratroopers, etc. It just took a while logistically to get everything ready.
I think it required the bombing campaign in Germany to weaken their industrial war capabilities.
The greatest generation ever! What was accomplished was the beginning of the end for the Axis powers. Also what we learn was used against the Japanese. We took great loses on both fronts, brave men and women who gave all. So sad that we are losing those who fought in this war.