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THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM
From the first shots of the Revolutionary War to the men and women serving our country today, this nation owes an immeasurable debt of gratitude to our veterans. Even so, the simple act of reaching out to all veterans today to say "thank you" speaks volumes. Join The National WWII Museum in New Orleans this Veterans Day as we raise our voices together to say "Thank you for my freedom." Read more...
[Posted: 2015-11-08 16:02:54]
R.I.P. Marion C. GRAY, Medic, 116th Regiment, 29th Division
Marion Charles Gray, 96, 1st wave on Omaha Beach (medic, 116th Regiment, 29th Division) passed away July 28, 2015 Read more...
[Posted: 2015-07-31 07:21:02]
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LAHAYE EDWARD J
8TH AIR FORCE
I had the great honor of visiting the Normandy American Cemetery in June, 2023. I walked the grounds until I found a Texas soldier. It was that of Edward J Lahaye. It was truly a moving experience. I hoped to reach out to his family with a photo of his cross, but see it is already posted on this
Honored by Lil Metzger
[Posted: 2023-07-23 04:48:28]
COPENHAVER JAMES E
90TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Today our family remembers our brave husband, father and grandfather who left a wife and daughter to serve and fight for the freedom we enjoy today. Thank you James!!! And, thank you citizens of the Normandy region for your appreciation and gratitude shown during our visits.
Honored by Jim Shafer
[Posted: 2023-06-11 01:08:37]
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Let us remember those young soldiers who changed the course of history with their sacrifice. Let us commit ourselves to remembering their sacrifice by cherishing the freedom they bought for all generations that follow. Honored by Laurent Lefebvre [May 29, 2024]
To read 29th Infantry Division documents (after action report, diary, journal,...)
The first boats from "B" hit the beach at H plus 26, and the general area of the landing was as indicated in the overlay. The sea had been so rough throughout the journey that all hands had had to...(Group Critique Notes, 29th Division, 116th Regiment, 1st Bn., B Co. )