The bravery and determination of the Greatest Generation at Normandy was a result of a common thread of unity of purpose. Knowing that they were tasked with a near impossible mission and with an almost certain risk of death or injury, they landed and together, they succeeded.
Patriotism was alive and well during this time. As the son of members of that generation I learned what it means to be an American, fully committed to the Constitution and the morals of a fair and just government. We have wandered far from the time of the Normandy invasion and the Greatest Generation would surely pause to consider what has happened to the nation they fought and died for during WW2.
So true, Wally! It’s sad how far we fallen from the virtues of the men and women who stood strong with courage because they believed in the constitution and were proudly patriotic.
Ronald Reagan reminded us that Freedom is never more than one generation away from Extinction. It seems something of a prophetic statement with the condition of our government today 🤔 😕 Thank you Tara for all you do.
D-Day was certainly a moment in time which shall stand out in history alongside the Battle of Tours. It began a campaign to end the control of Europe by a horrible dictator and has terrible system of governance. These three men were recognized for their uncompromising determination to make the day one of success for the forces of liberty in which 2 of them paid the ultimate price along with many of their brothers in arms. My heart aches for the high price paid that day as many were never able to fulfill their training as they died in the surf - but their deaths allowed others to live in that the defenders could not mange to control all of the incoming forces. Our gratitude is owed to them for their sacrifice and for their success in establishing a means to destroy the Nazi empire and their diabolical plans. May they all rest in peace since most of the survivors have now joined their peers from that day in death.
Such profiles in courage (shoutout JFK) help us remember that even in the huge, monstrous battle raging around them, these men kept their wits and moved others forward into the fray. We can honor them along with all those who died to keep us free and to free those who had fallen under Hitler's boot.
Four Medal of Honor recipients in one day and how many more worthy of receiving one? In war different backgrounds disappear and basically mean nothing. All are united in one cause. Some of the history of D-Day is well known, but you always share something unknown to most, Tara.
Thank you Tara for that riveting description of D-Day and it’s MOH recipients. As a post war boomer it is still hard for me to watch depictions of that event. Such courage and sacrifice.
These are but a few of the men who performed heroic actions on D-Day. Many did not receive a medal or recognition they earned. I highly recommend D-Day by Stephen Ambrose to learn more. There is a qoute in the book that "everyone of these men that landed on the beach deserves a MoH".
The heroism of all those men that day during the invasion of Normandy France cannot be told, so many gave all. The Greatest Generation was confirmed that day as well as many other days...Never forget why we Stand and Respect our Flag as so many of all races believed in it and died for it!
The only reason to be at war summed up in this quote. Everyone on D-Day were heroes.
Ronald Reagan later spoke of the effort:
“The men of Normandy had faith that what they were doing was right, faith that they fought for all humanity, faith that a just God would grant them mercy . . . [It was the deep knowledge] that there is a profound, moral difference between the use of force for liberation and the use of force for conquest. . . .
Today I am on the edge of the Elbe river where the war effectively ended in April 1945.
The bravery and determination of the Greatest Generation at Normandy was a result of a common thread of unity of purpose. Knowing that they were tasked with a near impossible mission and with an almost certain risk of death or injury, they landed and together, they succeeded.
Patriotism was alive and well during this time. As the son of members of that generation I learned what it means to be an American, fully committed to the Constitution and the morals of a fair and just government. We have wandered far from the time of the Normandy invasion and the Greatest Generation would surely pause to consider what has happened to the nation they fought and died for during WW2.
Thank you Tara.
So true, Wally! It’s sad how far we fallen from the virtues of the men and women who stood strong with courage because they believed in the constitution and were proudly patriotic.
Very well said!
Exactly Right ✅️ Wally!!!
Well Said Wally. I too am a product of that most historic generation, and I cringe at what this nation has allowed itself to become... :(
Ronald Reagan reminded us that Freedom is never more than one generation away from Extinction. It seems something of a prophetic statement with the condition of our government today 🤔 😕 Thank you Tara for all you do.
D-Day was certainly a moment in time which shall stand out in history alongside the Battle of Tours. It began a campaign to end the control of Europe by a horrible dictator and has terrible system of governance. These three men were recognized for their uncompromising determination to make the day one of success for the forces of liberty in which 2 of them paid the ultimate price along with many of their brothers in arms. My heart aches for the high price paid that day as many were never able to fulfill their training as they died in the surf - but their deaths allowed others to live in that the defenders could not mange to control all of the incoming forces. Our gratitude is owed to them for their sacrifice and for their success in establishing a means to destroy the Nazi empire and their diabolical plans. May they all rest in peace since most of the survivors have now joined their peers from that day in death.
Such profiles in courage (shoutout JFK) help us remember that even in the huge, monstrous battle raging around them, these men kept their wits and moved others forward into the fray. We can honor them along with all those who died to keep us free and to free those who had fallen under Hitler's boot.
It's hard to believe that only four MOHs were awarded from that horrific day.
Four Medal of Honor recipients in one day and how many more worthy of receiving one? In war different backgrounds disappear and basically mean nothing. All are united in one cause. Some of the history of D-Day is well known, but you always share something unknown to most, Tara.
Thank you Tara for that riveting description of D-Day and it’s MOH recipients. As a post war boomer it is still hard for me to watch depictions of that event. Such courage and sacrifice.
These are but a few of the men who performed heroic actions on D-Day. Many did not receive a medal or recognition they earned. I highly recommend D-Day by Stephen Ambrose to learn more. There is a qoute in the book that "everyone of these men that landed on the beach deserves a MoH".
The heroism of all those men that day during the invasion of Normandy France cannot be told, so many gave all. The Greatest Generation was confirmed that day as well as many other days...Never forget why we Stand and Respect our Flag as so many of all races believed in it and died for it!
The only reason to be at war summed up in this quote. Everyone on D-Day were heroes.
Ronald Reagan later spoke of the effort:
“The men of Normandy had faith that what they were doing was right, faith that they fought for all humanity, faith that a just God would grant them mercy . . . [It was the deep knowledge] that there is a profound, moral difference between the use of force for liberation and the use of force for conquest. . . .
Today I am on the edge of the Elbe river where the war effectively ended in April 1945.
Thanks Tara for today's MoH stories.
Thank you Tara, lest we forget😢
Ted Roosevelt died in France a few days later, of a heart attack.
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Thank you, Tara.
🇺🇲 Lest we forget! 🇺🇸
Thanks, TR!
Great stories, Tara.
To Jack- safe travels !
To Wally - well said !
To Patty - so true !