68 years ago today, june 6

Don Fernando · 06-06-2012, 12:44 PM

a whole lot of young brave men invaded a cold French beach to free Europe from the nazis. A lot of those young men did not make it through the day or the weeks/months after, lots of others lost their arms, legs or suffered other injuries (physical or mental) during D-Day and the battles that followed. Don't let these heroes be forgotten.

Remo · 06-06-2012, 12:45 PM

Good reminder Ferdie, thanks

Conch Republican · 06-06-2012, 12:50 PM

Always thank our troops!

longknocker · 06-06-2012, 12:51 PM

Subvet642 · 06-06-2012, 12:58 PM

Ogre · 06-06-2012, 01:01 PM

A special thanks to all that serve in our armed forces. And a prayer for those that have served.

Kevin(n)tn · 06-06-2012, 01:25 PM

Thank you to all the service men and women!

Dave128 · 06-06-2012, 02:01 PM

Thank you to our military brothers and sisters!

icehog3 · 06-06-2012, 02:28 PM

06-06-2012, 02:28 PM

My Grandpa was there. Three silver stars, two bronze. He never talked about it, ever. I don't even know what the medals are for except one silver star was for him taking out a machine gun nest with a grenade so his men could advance. He was a great Texan.

My thanks and prayers go out to all who serve.

bobarian · 06-06-2012, 02:33 PM

SmokeyJoe · 06-06-2012, 03:55 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D167654

Some rare color photos taken around the time of the Normandy invasion.

True heroes, every one of them.

TJarv · 06-06-2012, 03:56 PM

area51 · 06-06-2012, 03:59 PM

I'm humbled when I meet a vet from that era.

hotreds · 06-06-2012, 04:05 PM

I am Blessed to still have my father who landed in Normandy on D-Day +2.

68TriShield · 06-06-2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

True heroes, every one of them.

Truly the greatest generation to live in our time.That goes for all the allied nations that stood up against the axis scum.

kelmac07 · 06-06-2012, 04:47 PM

X21

CasaDooley · 06-06-2012, 07:44 PM

Bravo Zulu to the Greatest Generation who served!

massphatness · 06-06-2012, 08:00 PM

Hell yeah.

rizzle · 06-07-2012, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Truly the greatest generation to live in our time.That goes for all the allied nations that stood up against the axis scum.

Indeed.

06-06-2012, 12:44 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	68 years ago today, june 6 a whole lot of young brave men invaded a cold French beach to free Europe from the nazis. A lot of those young men did not make it through the day or the weeks/months after, lots of others lost their arms, legs or suffered other injuries (physical or mental) during D-Day and the battles that followed. Don't let these heroes be forgotten. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

06-06-2012, 12:45 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 Good reminder Ferdie, thanks __________________

06-06-2012, 12:50 PM	#3
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,875 Trading: (60)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 Always thank our troops! __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

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06-06-2012, 01:01 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 A special thanks to all that serve in our armed forces. And a prayer for those that have served. __________________

06-06-2012, 01:25 PM	#7
Kevin(n)tn Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: Murfreesboro,Tn Posts: 106 Trading: (1)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 Thank you to all the service men and women!

06-06-2012, 02:01 PM	#8
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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-06-2012, 02:28 PM	#10
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 My Grandpa was there. Three silver stars, two bronze. He never talked about it, ever. I don't even know what the medals are for except one silver star was for him taking out a machine gun nest with a grenade so his men could advance. He was a great Texan. My thanks and prayers go out to all who serve.

06-06-2012, 02:33 PM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6

06-06-2012, 03:55 PM	#12
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D167654 Some rare color photos taken around the time of the Normandy invasion. True heroes, every one of them. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: 68 years ago today, june 6 I am Blessed to still have my father who landed in Normandy on D-Day +2. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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