D-Day 68 years ago + 1 Remember and Never Forget.

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For those of you who have never been to Omaha Beach or Normandy, I hope you get the opportunity. I feel indebted to those who jumped and stormed into Normandy, whether they be Americans, Brits, Canadians, Poles, French or Australians. I know I have left some out, but know that I have never forgotten what those before did to destroy Nazi tyranny and hopefully there are many more of us out there.
  • Profile picture of the author dallas playboy
    The first fifteen minutes of Saving Private Ryan shows what it must have been like
    on D-Day; Such valor, during the most terrifying event in history, is why they're known
    as " The Greatest Generation. " God Bless them all
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles Huber
      Thanks to those who read the quick thread I put out there. Means a whole lot to me and many others who understood what was at stake. And yes, that first 15 of SPRyan was beyond inspiring and completely frightening as well. Put yourself in those shoes for a few minutes.

      Never could say enough about those guys. I always try to figure a way to measure myself against that. Impossible.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    My father was in WWII. I talked to him the other day on the phone. We were talking about what has happened to this country and how people will still not listen. He choked - had to hang up. He's so upset about the fascism and the acceptance of it, he can't even talk about it. He came back - but many of the guys he grew up with, boys becoming men in friendship, did not come back. We have men like that now. We can hope that there are enough.
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    • Profile picture of the author lcombs
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      My father was in WWII. I talked to him the other day on the phone. We were talking about what has happened to this country and how people will still not listen. He choked - had to hang up. He's so upset about the fascism and the acceptance of it, he can't even talk about it. He came back - but many of the guys he grew up with, boys becoming men in friendship, did not come back. We have men like that now. We can hope that there are enough.
      How sad. I can't even imagine how your father must feel.

      The sad thing is that the fascism in the U.S. has developed the same as Hitler did it.
      Eliminating basic freedoms and rights in the name of public safety.
      And the people accept it happily knowing they're being kept "safe".
      Not understanding that freedom and individual rights come with risks.
      And I would gladly trade the security for freedom and accept the risks.
      Bin Laden has won.
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  • Profile picture of the author Cool Hand Luke
    "Happy" D-day? Interesting word choice there.
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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by Cool Hand Luke View Post

      "Happy" D-day? Interesting word choice there.
      He's right, Charles. We don't "celebrate" D-day. It is a far too somber anniversary. It has never been made a holiday. The day is too profound. We pause and we think. We do not celebrate.
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  • Profile picture of the author keithotzkie
    What does the D mean on the D-Day..?
    Its my first time hearing this one... xD
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    • Profile picture of the author jimbo13
      Originally Posted by keithotzkie View Post

      What does the D mean on the D-Day..?
      Its my first time hearing this one... xD
      It actually means Day.

      It is a military phrase. Same as H for Hour. D-1 or H-1 mean one Day or One Hour Before the Day or Hour.

      D+1 and H+1 mean one Day or One Hour After the Day or Hour.

      It is for planning purposes.

      6th June 1944 is simply the most famous.

      It was a monumental event in history. We can't comprehend what was faced. But this gives you an insight.


      Dan
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Rick - the fat lady is starting to sing, yep. We just have to shut her the hell up before she finishes her swan song.
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles Huber
      Guys Agree, sorry to include the "Happy" in there. Very misplaced. I think those who read this thread understand my love for those who fought and sacrificed, wished I had used another adjective. Apologize to anyone who I may have offended. Love those boys and men more than I can express.
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  • Profile picture of the author hardraysnight
    no one bothered to acknowledge anzac day so why should this be any different?
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    • Profile picture of the author Prashant_W
      Originally Posted by hardraysnight View Post

      no one bothered to acknowledge anzac day so why should this be any different?
      God... When did this even become a competition?
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