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This is a Double D-Day for me!

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Today is a Double D- Day for me.   I am apologetically late in posting this but I could not let this day pass without saying Thank You to all who served in World War II and particularly those who participated in Operation Overlord, otherwise known as D-Day.

             World War II                                                                                    WWII D-Day

D-Day, June 6, 1944 was the day the Allieds invaded Normandy and thus turned the tide of the war in Europe.  The attack involved both an air assault as well as amphibious landing that stretched along the coast of France.  If you've read The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan (or seen the movie), or even more recent seen Saving Private Ryan, then you have an idea of the significance of this day. 

We are so removed from that era, even that century that I wonder if anyone under the age of 45 has any idea of what this day stands for, or even that it is a day to be remembered.  I suppose that is the downside of our electronic- 24/7 news era. . . we are assaulted hourly with "Happening Now" news thanks to Twitter, Smart phones and news alerts. 

How can we remember and pay respect to such important historic events when we are constantly being bombarded with news stories of current wars, oil spills, world wide economic conditions, health concerns, and I think I'll stop now before I depress everyone.

But, I said this is a Double-D Day for me and that is because it was my Father's birthday.  And, although he passed away several years ago and I think of him often; and this is the one day when I am especially proud of him and of all of the other Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and everyone else that gave us so much. 

It was Karen Anne Stone's post, though that helped me to not only remember my father but also to give me the "nudge" to go ahead and write this post.

How did he remember D-Day? My dad was a photographer in the Army Air Corps (no Air Force yet).  On June 6, 1944 (and BTW, no I did not come along until later) when my dad's Commanding Officer said they would be flying that day, asked if he could stay behind since it was his birthday.  His CO said, "Henry, I think you're going to want to be along for this one."

And, I'm so grateful that we had the brave men and women who were along for this one. 

I do not take my freedoms for granted and I hope that you do not either.   I know I have said this before but please take the time to thank those who have served and are currently serving our country.

If you are planning a vacation, think about putting off Las Vegas or the islands, and take your family to Washington DC and visit the Memorials there.

I promise you this, if you visit the National WWII Memorial , you will not be disappointed AND you will not walk away without a lump in your throat and a feeling of pride in being an American.

World War II Memorial

 

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Comments (11)

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

This just goes to show you that you can't judge a post by it's title..........like so many of mine!  I thought I was going to read something funny her, but instead...................

Kathy, what a beautiful tribute to your Father on his birthday and a touching story about him on D-Day in 1944.  It is also a wonderfully informative post.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us today, and giving Karen Anne the recognition for inspiring your post.  I read hers also, very touching.  My Dad would have been 92 yesterday.  He passed away in October of 2008.

Interesting how Karen, you and me are all friends here on ActiveRain and were all reflective of our Dads in the last two days.....................

Jun 06, 2010 01:57 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roger- Hi, I wasn't sure if anyone would see or comment on this.  Thank you for your comment and your thoughts.  You were so lucky to have had your dad for so long.  My dad was in his early 70's when he died.  

You're right, I think there are some people here that you just connect to.  Maybe it's the photo and maybe you remember the first post you read of theirs.  In any event, I'm so glad you're here at ActiveRain.

 

Jun 06, 2010 02:12 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I had to read this post, you're my little Bud................lol.  Sorry you lost your Dad at such an early age, it sounds like he was a great guy, but you have some great memories, as do I.  My Dad was ready to go at 90, he was tired.  Imagine having to put up with ME for all those years, who wouldn't be tired.

You make me smile, I love your posts and your sense of humor.  I'm glad we made the connection here on ActiveRain...........and that Missy Stone, well she just kills me, I love that lady!

Jun 06, 2010 02:18 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

Thanks for sharing the post, my wife's uncle died in Normandy as part of the D-day invasion.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

 

Jun 06, 2010 04:23 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roger- I bet you gave him a host of chuckles.  Don't ya' just love Karen Anne's posts. I have learned so much here at ActiveRain that I can't imagine going a day without checking in.

Lou- Oh my, I just can't imagine. When I saw Saving Private Ryan, I had to sit down I was crying so hard. 

Jun 06, 2010 04:33 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a great tribute to not only your dad, but all those who served that historic day.  I am so blessed to still have my dad.  He is 74.  As I write this, he is napping because he is exhausted from helping me with the two babies today.  Lol!!

Jun 07, 2010 08:49 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon- how lucky are you!  I bet those 2 keep him a young 74!

Jun 07, 2010 10:37 AM
c m
Colorado Springs, CO

Well, here I am on Fathers Day, (well, now it is the day AFTER, but I have not been to sleep yet, so I think it counts!) and thinking what a great post.  I still have my dad, he's 80, and he gave us quite a scare a couple of weeks ago.  My family all knows how blessed we are to have both of our parents, the hubs has both of his, and between the 2 sets of parents the youngest of the kids are over 50. What a day that must have been for your dad, amazing times they were....

Jun 20, 2010 09:14 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Cheryl, you are indeed blessed to still have both of your parents.  And, I'm so happy that your dad is ok.  I lost both of my parents when they were in their 70's and always marvel at my peers who are lucky enough to still have at least 1 of their parents.  My husb.'s mom will be 90 in a few weeks but unfortunately I doubt if she'll know it's her birthday.  Have a great week! 

Jun 21, 2010 05:11 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Kathy:

I just read your 2011 post about D-Day.  I feel like you do.  My folks were always telling me about that day when two of my uncles were part of the groups of men who came ashore.  You may have seen the HBO special Band of Brothers.  It was another film tribute to the men who gave their lives that day.  After seeing the Normandy beaches and the cemetery with rows and rows of head stones I am filled with pride and sadness for those fallen heros.  Thanks for your post and letting us reminisce with you about your father. 

Jun 06, 2011 06:46 PM
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