June 6, 1944 on the French coast

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Woodchipper

Woodchipper

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Looking at the clock, it would be about 1:15 PM on that day. The ones who were involved in that campaign were not only on the sea, in the air and on the beaches but millions supported them on the home front. It is sad that a news item said that next year's commemoration might not have any D-Day veterans who would be alive on June 6th, 2025. We are losing WWII veterans at the rate of 1,000 per day. Many French cities, towns and villages are celebrating their emancipation from German rule. We have no idea what people went through during those times of conquest and intimidation.
I know of five in my family who served during WWII.
Let's pause and remember those who gave all for the freedom of many; not only then but at all times.
 
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My father was there...
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My very proud son moment:

80 years ago, my dad, PFC Leonard Lange, along with the rest of the 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, D company, was dragging waterlogged equipment from the bottom of the channel up onto Omaha beach during the first wave -- an act that would earn him and his unit The Presidential Unit Citation (the US Army's version of the Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, and Navy Cross).

I miss him dearly.
Dave
 
My wife had two Uncles: Navy, and AirForce Paratrooper. Nave Uncle was badly injured and had 2 years of skin grafts, Paratrooper Uncle had no injuries.
 
My Dad was there. Thankfully, uninjured and made it home, i came 11 years later. Thanks to all who served--they all sacrificed some, and special thanks to those who sacrificed all.
 
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