World War II veteran, 100, weds 96-year-old bride near D-Day beach
6 months, 2 weeks ago

World War II veteran, 100, weds 96-year-old bride near D-Day beach

Al Jazeera  

Harold Terens and Jeanne Swelin were later guests at a state dinner with French President Macron and US President Biden. But American World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot near the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France. The location was the elegant stone-worked town hall of Carentan, a key initial D-Day objective that saw ferocious fighting after the June 6, 1944, Allied landings that helped defeat Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany. “Love is eternal, yes, maybe,” the mayor said, referring to the newlyweds, although his comments also fittingly describe the feelings of many Normans for veterans. “If it can bring them happiness in the last years of their lives, that’s fantastic.” D-Day memories The World War II veteran first visited France as a 20-year-old US Army Air Forces corporal shortly after D-Day.

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A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy’s D-Day beaches. He’s 100, she’s 96
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy’s D-Day beaches. He’s 100, she’s 96

Associated Press  

CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, France — Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland of the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France. Terens called it ″the best day of my life.″ On her way into the …

Love not lost! 100-year-old WWII veteran marries 96-year-old fiancee near Normandy's D-Day beaches
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Love not lost! 100-year-old WWII veteran marries 96-year-old fiancee near Normandy's D-Day beaches

India TV News  

Paris: In a story that shatters all records of eternal romance, 100-year-old World War II veteran Harold Terens finally lived his dream and tied the knot with his 96-year-old fiancee Jeanne Swerlin on Saturday at the D-Day beaches in Normandy, after the 80th anniversary of the invasion by Allied forces that changed the course of the war against Nazi Germany. …

A World War II veteran marries near D-day beaches. He’s 100, she’s 96
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A World War II veteran marries near D-day beaches. He’s 100, she’s 96

LA Times  

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, celebrate their wedding Saturday at the town hall of Carentan-les-Marais in Normandy, northwestern France. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart, Jeanne Swerlin, proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland of the D-day beaches in Normandy, France. Terens, 100, called it …

At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and calls him a savior
6 months, 2 weeks ago

At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and calls him a savior

Associated Press  

OMAHA BEACH, France — An American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II, each praising the other as a hero. When he met Zelenskyy, Hurwitz kissed the Ukrainian leader’s hand and pulled him in for an extended hug, …

D-Day Veteran Shares Emotional Embrace With Zelensky: 'You Bring Tears To My Eyes'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

D-Day Veteran Shares Emotional Embrace With Zelensky: 'You Bring Tears To My Eyes'

Huff Post  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared an emotional moment with a World War II veteran during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “You’re the savior of the people, you bring tears to my eyes,” the unidentified U.S. veteran told Zelensky during the ceremony in Normandy, France on Thursday. Video of the event shows the veteran in his wheelchair shake …

D-Day anniversary haunted by dwindling number of veterans and shadowed by Europe’s new war
6 months, 2 weeks ago

D-Day anniversary haunted by dwindling number of veterans and shadowed by Europe’s new war

Associated Press  

OMAHA BEACH, France — As young soldiers, they waded through breaking waves and gunfire to battle the Nazis. “If we were to do that, it means we’d be forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches.” As now-centenarian veterans revisited old memories and fallen comrades buried in Normandy graves, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presence at the international D-Day commemoration fused …

Photos: World War II veterans honoured on D-Day’s 80th anniversary
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: World War II veterans honoured on D-Day’s 80th anniversary

Al Jazeera  

The United Kingdom’s King Charles has expressed “eternal admiration” to the Allied soldiers that reached France by sea and air to drive out Nazi forces, as world leaders and veterans celebrated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. “We recall the lesson that comes to us again and again, across the decades: Free nations must stand together to oppose tyranny.” …

World leaders, veterans mark D-Day’s 80th anniversary in France
6 months, 2 weeks ago

World leaders, veterans mark D-Day’s 80th anniversary in France

Al Jazeera  

This year’s commemoration of the key turning point in WWII carries special resonance with war still raging in Ukraine. “This event and day serve as a reminder of the courage and determination demonstrated in the pursuit of freedom and democracy,” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X, announcing his arrival to Thursday’s ceremonies in France. US President …

Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As tens of thousands of soldiers stormed French beaches during the D-Day landings of World War II, 2nd Lt. John Arthur Finnegan was on duty in a mess hall half a world away on the northeastern coast of Australia. “Immediately, there’s a sense that war’s come to America,” said Bell, executive director of the Jenny Craig Institute for …

How D-Day veteran who brought Queen to tears with story of losing his childhood pal in the invasion joined the Navy aged just 17 years old to 'do his bit for King and Country'… and had NEVER revealed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How D-Day veteran who brought Queen to tears with story of losing his childhood pal in the invasion joined the Navy aged just 17 years old to 'do his bit for King and Country'… and had NEVER revealed

Daily Mail  

He told the flag-waving crowd he was 'deeply honoured' to be part of proceedings on Southsea Common and said 'we will always remember those who served'. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also gave an address at the event Dame Helen, 78, beckons to the crowd assembled on Southsea Common in Portsmouth The actress praised the assembled veterans for their bravery, saying: …

Eighty years on, British D-Day veterans sail to Normandy once again
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy

Associated Press  

OMAHA BEACH, France — Under their feet, the sands of Omaha Beach, and in their rheumy eyes, tears that inevitably flowed from being on the revered shoreline in Normandy, France, where so many American young men were cut down 80 years ago on D-Day. “They probably wouldn’t be here if we hadn’t be successful,” said Llilburn “Bill” Wall, who flew …

With time short, veterans seize the chance to keep their D-Day memories alive for others
6 months, 2 weeks ago

With time short, veterans seize the chance to keep their D-Day memories alive for others

Associated Press  

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. He said his outreach isn’t to glorify war but to leave the message that “there must be a way, other than war, …

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

D-Day 80th anniversary: American veterans to be feted in France
6 months, 3 weeks ago

D-Day 80th anniversary: American veterans to be feted in France

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Hilbert Margol says he didn’t look on himself as a hero when his U.S. Army artillery unit fought its way across Europe during World War II. But he will be feted in France as one of 60 American veterans of that conflict traveling to Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. World War II veteran …

A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

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 Parachutists jumping from World War …

'Younger generation must know what we did': Mass parachute jump from World War II-era planes I VIDEO – India TV
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Younger generation must know what we did': Mass parachute jump from World War II-era planes I VIDEO – India TV

India TV News  

Normandy: Parachutists jumping from World War II-era planes hurled themselves Sunday into now peaceful Normandy skies where war once raged, heralding a week of ceremonies for the fast-disappearing generation of Allied troops who fought from D-Day beaches 80 years ago to Adolf Hitler's fall, freeing Europe of his tyranny. VIDEO: Mass parachute jump over Normandy On Sunday, three C-47 transport …

WWII veterans arrive in France ahead of D-Day commemoration
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WWII veterans arrive in France ahead of D-Day commemoration

NPR  

WWII veterans arrive in France ahead of D-Day commemoration World War Two veterans are arriving in France ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. ELEANOR BEARDSLEY, BYLINE: Cheers resounded in terminal 2C of Charles de Gaulle Airport as 66 World War II veterans were wheeled from the plane one by one. BEARDSLEY: Brown was part of the Red Ball Express, …

World War II veterans take off for France for 80th anniversary of D-Day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

World War II veterans take off for France for 80th anniversary of D-Day

Associated Press  

DALLAS — More than 60 veterans of World War II took off Friday from Dallas to France, where they will take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The group will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Suresnes American Cemetery, visit the Eiffel Tower and join in a daily ceremony known as le Ravivage de la Flamme, …

100-year-old World War II US veteran to marry fiance, 96, in France: ‘Better than Romeo and Juliet’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

100-year-old World War II US veteran to marry fiance, 96, in France: ‘Better than Romeo and Juliet’

Hindustan Times  

Americans Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin promise their courtship is "better than Romeo and Juliet": He is 100, she's 96, and they marry next month in France, where the groom-to-be served during World War II. Americans Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin in Carentan-les-Marais, close to the beaches where thousands of soldiers waded ashore, and many died, in 1944. "It's a …

American World War II veteran, 100, to marry sweetheart near D-Day beaches
9 months, 1 week ago

American World War II veteran, 100, to marry sweetheart near D-Day beaches

ABC  

A 100-year-old World War II veteran will marry his fiancee near the beaches that he first visited as a 20-year-old US Army Air Forces corporal shortly after D-Day. "I love this girl — she is quite special," said Harold, who has been dating Jeanne since 2021. He looked at me," Jeanne said, but "it was like nothing". After that date, …

France gets ready to say ‘merci’ to World War II veterans for D-Day’s 80th anniversary this year
11 months ago

France gets ready to say ‘merci’ to World War II veterans for D-Day’s 80th anniversary this year

Associated Press  

PARIS — France is getting ready to show its gratitude toward World War II veterans who will return, many for the last time, to Normandy beaches this year for 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day to mark the defeat of the Nazis. French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that D-Day celebrations, alongside the Paris Olympics, will be “France’s rendezvous with the …

Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans
1 year, 6 months ago

Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

Associated Press  

ON OMAHA BEACH, France — An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday’s ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. People were dying in that moment.” Scott said she was “disgusted” that another war …

Normandy honors World War II veterans on D-day’s 79th anniversary
1 year, 6 months ago

Normandy honors World War II veterans on D-day’s 79th anniversary

LA Times  

U.S. veterans salute during a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of D-day at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, in Normandy, France. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-day, as Tuesday’s ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. “People were dying in that …

‘It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day’s 79th anniversary
1 year, 6 months ago

‘It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day’s 79th anniversary

Associated Press  

ON UTAH BEACH, France — World War II veterans shared vivid memories of D-Day and the fighting as dozens returned to Normandy beaches and key battle sites to mark the 79th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. Looking at the vastness of Utah Beach, its sand blowing in …

World War II veterans honored a day before D-Day anniversary
2 years, 6 months ago

World War II veterans honored a day before D-Day anniversary

Associated Press  

RANVILLE, France — More than 20 British World War II veterans gathered Sunday near Pegasus Bridge in northwestern France, one of the first sites liberated by Allied forces from Nazi Germany, for commemorations honoring the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the U.S., Canada and other nations who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. “We’re thinking about all these poor …

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