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American Flags Fly In Normandy Year Round
Jun 6, 2018 08:29:35 #
allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France during largest seaborne invasion in history. Code-named "Operation Neptune" the landing marked the beginning of the liberation of the German-occupied northwestern Europe from Nazi control.
Thousands of brave American and allied forced died on those sandy beaches for the freedom of not only the United States but the entire world. Now, over On This day 74 years ago, seven decades later, American flags still fly all over Normandy, France. During a time when the United States of America is villainized both home and abroad, the citizens of Normandy continue to stand strong in support of the Star Spangled Banner.
Unlike any other foreign region around the world, northwest France understands what it means to be an American soldier. With over 4,000 American heroes buried on their land, they understand the role America plays in securing peace and freedom around the world. Days before the anniversary of D-Day, Normandy is traditionally decked out in more American flags than one would see on 4th of July in America.
At a time when our own athletes do not respect our flag, we must never forget the sacrifices made almost a century ago to stop the Nazis from continuing their reign of terror. As Americans, we must always remain proud of the greatness of our country. We are the only nation throughout history that is willing to sacrifice the lives of it's brave men and women to protect the freedom of others. (text and photo from an e-mail I received)
Thousands of brave American and allied forced died on those sandy beaches for the freedom of not only the United States but the entire world. Now, over On This day 74 years ago, seven decades later, American flags still fly all over Normandy, France. During a time when the United States of America is villainized both home and abroad, the citizens of Normandy continue to stand strong in support of the Star Spangled Banner.
Unlike any other foreign region around the world, northwest France understands what it means to be an American soldier. With over 4,000 American heroes buried on their land, they understand the role America plays in securing peace and freedom around the world. Days before the anniversary of D-Day, Normandy is traditionally decked out in more American flags than one would see on 4th of July in America.
At a time when our own athletes do not respect our flag, we must never forget the sacrifices made almost a century ago to stop the Nazis from continuing their reign of terror. As Americans, we must always remain proud of the greatness of our country. We are the only nation throughout history that is willing to sacrifice the lives of it's brave men and women to protect the freedom of others. (text and photo from an e-mail I received)
Jun 6, 2018 09:50:06 #
Keldon
Loc: Yukon, B.C.
While I fully agree with the sentiment of the article, I must take exception to the last line as stated. Many other nations have, and are continue to be willing to sacrifice the lives of their men and women to protect the freedom of others. Just the term "allies" as stated in the article itself is proof of this.
Jun 6, 2018 14:50:12 #
Keldon wrote:
While I fully agree with the sentiment of the article, I must take exception to the last line as stated. Many other nations have, and are continue to be willing to sacrifice the lives of their men and women to protect the freedom of others. Just the term "allies" as stated in the article itself is proof of this.
These aren't my words, and I see your point. We should not forget that fact, especially since we are, perhaps, not now so fortunate in our allies as we used to be.
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