At 98, D-Day Veteran Medic Returns To Normandy To Remember A Generation's Sacrifice
5 years, 7 months ago

At 98, D-Day Veteran Medic Returns To Normandy To Remember A Generation's Sacrifice

NPR  

At 98, D-Day Veteran Medic Returns To Normandy To Remember A Generation's Sacrifice Enlarge this image toggle caption Eleanor Beardsley/NPR Eleanor Beardsley/NPR For much of his life, Ray Lambert wouldn't talk about World War II. Sponsor Message This week, as he's done in recent years, Lambert traveled to Omaha Beach to join world leaders for the solemn commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day. "They wanted to put 'Ray Lambert the hero,' and I wouldn't agree to that," he says. "We were yelling because of all the noise and shells — you couldn't hear anything," Lambert says.

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The Latest | D-Day's 80th anniversary brings World War II veterans back to the beaches of Normandy
7 months ago

The Latest | D-Day's 80th anniversary brings World War II veterans back to the beaches of Normandy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy World War II veterans are …

Eighty years on, British D-Day veterans sail to Normandy once again
7 months ago

Eighty years on, British D-Day veterans sail to Normandy once again

Hindustan Times  

By Elizabeth Pineau and Gerhard Mey Eighty years on, British D-Day veterans sail to Normandy once again OUISTREHAM, France/PORTSMOUTH, England - British veterans sailed on Tuesday to Normandy where, 80 years ago this week, they fought to liberate France as part of D-Day, preparing to taking part in ceremonies marking a major turning point of World War Two. 'REMEMBER' Earlier …

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others
7 months, 1 week ago

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others

NPR  

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others toggle caption Gareth Fuller/AP LONDON — Ken Hay's part in the invasion of Normandy lasted just a few weeks, but he wants to make sure the experiences of those who fought and died to end the Nazi grip on Europe live forever. Sponsor Message Breaking …

75th D-Day commemoration: Veterans, civilians, political leaders mark World War II operation in France’s Normandy with appeals for world peace
5 years, 7 months ago

75th D-Day commemoration: Veterans, civilians, political leaders mark World War II operation in France’s Normandy with appeals for world peace

Firstpost  

Standing on the windswept beaches and bluffs of Normandy, a dwindling number of ageing veterans of D-Day, history’s greatest air and sea invasion received the thanks and praise of a world transformed by their sacrifice. “They battled not for control and domination, but for liberty, democracy and self-rule,” Trump said in a speech at the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha …

D-Day at 75: Nations honor aging veterans, fallen comrades
5 years, 7 months ago

D-Day at 75: Nations honor aging veterans, fallen comrades

Associated Press  

OMAHA BEACH, France — Standing on the windswept beaches and bluffs of Normandy, a dwindling number of aging veterans of history’s greatest air and sea invasion received the thanks and praise of a world transformed by their sacrifice. “They battled not for control and domination, but for liberty, democracy and self-rule,” Trump said in a speech at the Normandy American …

D-Day veterans look forward to Channel crossing
5 years, 7 months ago

D-Day veterans look forward to Channel crossing

Associated Press  

DOVER, England — It took but a few moments for retired Rear Adm. John Roberts to get back into the swing of military life as he arrived Sunday at the English Channel port of Dover to board a ship bound for Normandy and events marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day. “I hope I’m not seasick.” Roberts and about 300 other …

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