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celeste

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Veterans and world leaders commemorate 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
« on: 08:32:08, 06/06/24 »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-69089969

Events are taking place in France and the UK to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France


  • US President Joe Biden and King Charles III are among world leaders attending ceremonies
  • Five years ago, 225 veterans travelled to Normandy for commemorations – this year there were 23
  • On 6 June 1944, tens of thousands of soldiers landed on five beaches in Normandy, northern France
  • Commemorations are also taking place at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire for UK veterans unable to return to France
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    Re: Veterans and world leaders commemorate 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
    « Reply #1 on: 09:34:38, 06/06/24 »
    A humbling Pilgrimage. I notice some new buildings and the new Memorial shown today.
    So glad I went when able.
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    Re: Veterans and world leaders commemorate 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
    « Reply #2 on: 09:42:01, 06/06/24 »
    "WHEN YOU GO HOME TELL THEM OF US AND SAY
        FOR YOUR TOMORROW WE GAVE OUR TODAY"
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    Re: Veterans and world leaders commemorate 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
    « Reply #3 on: 10:36:21, 06/06/24 »
    Quote from: St Chads Lad on 09:42:01, 06/06/24
    "WHEN YOU GO HOME TELL THEM OF US AND SAY
        FOR YOUR TOMORROW WE GAVE OUR TODAY"


    They couldn't have done more,  forever remembered.
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