Lest We Forget - June 6, 1944

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Lest We Forget - June 6, 1944

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76 years ago today. American, British, and Canadian forces stormed the beaches at Normandy.
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The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer
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Re: Lest We Forget - June 6, 1944

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Never forget
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Re: Lest We Forget - June 6, 1944

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I'm sorry I didn't arrange a side trip to Normandy when I was in Paris. I was there for a week, I could have easily spared a day or 2. Maybe I'll get back there some day.
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Re: Lest We Forget - June 6, 1944

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Never forget.
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