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30 May 2017, 09:46 AM
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Memorial Day - Cape Cod & Normandy, France
Visiting those who sacrificed for our nation. Also, to say hello to my parents who are among them.
With one son currently stationed in Fort Hood, Texas and another visiting D-Day Memorials and the American Cemetery in Normandy; My wife and I are very proud that our children respect, and value, what they were given by all who sacrificed for our way of life and our nations freedom. Pictures taken today at Cemetery's in Bourne, Massachusetts and Normandy, France. |
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30 May 2017, 10:00 AM
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Thank you Dan, very moving.
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30 May 2017, 11:01 AM
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Very sobering seeing these memorials that signify each life lost. Rest in Peace, brave ones!
In my view, this is the depth and gravity of the meaning of 'sad'.  Blessings to those souls who sacrificed for their country and fellow man. Thank you for posting these photos...  DM
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30 May 2017, 12:15 PM
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Very sobering. Thank you for sharing.
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30 May 2017, 12:31 PM
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Thank you for posting these pics. Our hearts and prayers go out to all who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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30 May 2017, 12:37 PM
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30 May 2017, 05:52 PM
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I found the cemetery at Normandy to be very moving.
Great picture of Theodore Roosevelt Jr's grave, son of President Roosevelt and winner of the Medal of Honor. |
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30 May 2017, 11:10 PM
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Thanks for the responses guys. Always humbling to walk the hallowed grounds.
Interesting story of how Roosevelt Jr earned our nations highest honor. |
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31 May 2017, 02:27 AM
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Very nice.
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31 May 2017, 04:23 AM
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I went to the one in Normandy a few years ago, the amount of crosses is so vast and sad.
There are two American cemeteries quite close to where I live, (Henri-Chapelle, Belgium and Margraten Netherlands). Most of the soldiers there lost their lives during the Battle of the Bulge. Those brave souls freed Europe and made it safe again Something that my grandparents were very thankful for.
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31 May 2017, 07:04 AM
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Interesting Bas, thank you.
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