Remembering D-Day and Another Special "D" Day for Me

Loved this post, Kathy. Having been born just a few years after D-Day I grew up learning about it and even today it doesn't seem like "ancient" history to me. It's still "living" history. Sadly, there are entire generations now who have no clue about D-Day, about the lives lost, and it's impact on WWII and life after.

Good morning Kathy. My uncle served in WWII and recently passed after living for 100 years. And as Nina Hollander, Broker commented many subsequent generations have no clue about D-Day which to me is sad! Enjoy your day.

Simple and incredible post. I have used President Eisenhower's quote often. And yes, I agree with Wayne Martin's comment:

subsequent generations have no clue about D-Day which to me is sad!

There are so many days we observe and remember those that fought for us.  It seems that humans will never get along and there will always be something to fight about, haha.

Kathy, Honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who stormed the beaches on D-Day. Let's never forget these heroes!

In viewing the movie, Saving Private Ryan, some of the scenes from the beginning of that invasion were pulled from Allied films taken that day. It was a day of great challenge and death but necessary to turn the tide of the war.

Kathy, it was a very sad day, and a day to remember into the years.

Thank you very much, Kathy, for your historical reminders and for your personal memories.

Kathy wars were fought much differently in the past century, but they all have included the loss of precious lives.

Hi Kathy,
First of all, Happy Heavenly Birthday to your Dad!  My Dad served in WWII. Saving Private Ryan profoundly affected me. It made me realize what a crap shoot coming out of that war alive was.  I pray we don't lose the freedoms that were so fervently fought for us at such a great cost.

Good morning Kathy,

Thank you for your simply wonderful post today reminding us all of a very special day in our history. I only wish children growing up today learned of what happened and why and learned to honor, respect and value those who participated in this well planned campaign!  

Good Afternoon and thank you for remembering, Kathy Streib 

We must always remember those that risked life and limb for the sake of the United States of America. The toll was high with over 4400 killed in action and 12,000 or so wounded. 

Your dad and one of my grandsons share the same birthday, which is also D Day, Kathy.  Many lost their lives on that day in 1944.  It's a testament that freedom isn't always free.

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Hi Kathy,

I want to wish your father a Heavenly Happy Birthday.  These men were real heroes. 

My father-in-law went through Normandy Beach after the first wave and moved to the Battle of the Bulge.  Private Ryan was tough to watch. Our current young generation should see this to help them understand our heritage.

Kathy Streib  loved this post where is the Feature Button? I had a conversation about an hour ago with Diane about this day..... many years ago when I was an Operations Manger for a Contract Security Company, one of the Security Supervisors was one of the first Rangers of the US Army and he landed on Omaha beach on June 6th.... D Day.... I always enjoyed hearing his stories... Endre

p.s.: loved the photo of your dad and the Winston Churchill quote .... I know I am preaching to the Choir, Endre

A Happy Heavenly birthday to your Handsome dad!