Instead of bashing religious conservatives, I am going to post today to recognize the beginning of one of the greatest events in America’s history, The Battle of Normandy.
The battle of Normandy was arguably one of the most massive and successful military campaigns ever conceived. The world unified against Nazi Germany and began the liberation of France and the onward march to defeat the Germans.
Please take some time today to remember our heroes of yesterday and today. The brave men, from several nations, who landed on those beaches and parachuted into France, some who gave their lives, deserve our utmost respect and gratitude, especially on this day, June 6th.
I have stood on the cliffs at Normandy and looked down on those beaches. Having seen the film footage of Americans being machine gunned there, I could almost see it happening again. It is incredible that any survived. The Germans were in concrete bunkers high above the beach. Those bunkers all are still there as is many of the barb wire barriers that our men had to get through.
Then the tour took us to the American cemetary where rows of crosses almost as far as you can see truly mark historical greatness and sacrifice of that day.
I wonder what those men would say if they could see what has happened to their country today. What would they think about a press that endlessly attacks the military, constantly digging for any dirt possible to use against them. A wonder when the press will begin to harrass the government about those crosses that stand above those men today. When will some liberal, activist judge order them taken down or that government funds be with held from maintaining that cemetary.
Anyway good post Bo.
I have stood on the cliffs at Normandy and looked down on those beaches. Having seen the film footage of Americans being machine gunned there, I could almost see it happening again. It is incredible that any survived. The Germans were in concrete bunkers high above the beach. Those bunkers all are still there as is many of the barb wire barriers that our men had to get through.
Then the tour took us to the American cemetary where rows of crosses almost as far as you can see truly mark historical greatness and sacrifice of that day.
I wonder what those men would say if they could see what has happened to their country today. What would they think about a press that endlessly attacks the military, constantly digging for any dirt possible to use against them. A wonder when the press will begin to harrass the government about those crosses that stand above those men today. When will some liberal, activist judge order them taken down or that government funds be with held from maintaining that cemetary.
Anyway good post Bo.
I’m ashamed to admit that until till I read Bo’s post this afternoon, I had completely forgotten that today is the 62nd anniversary of D-Day. Thanks for reminding us, Bo. And thanks, Celtictexan, for reminiscences of your pilgrimage to that hallowed ground. In the 10 years I lived in Europe, I never once went to Normandy, much to my shame.
Celtictexan’s question about what those who fell on D-Day would think today should give us all pause.
All I can add are the words of General Eisenhower on that fateful day. As you read them, ask yourself if a general today could use the term Great Crusade or invoke God’s blessings without being excoriated for being culturally insensitive.
Here’s the Message.