SpaceGhost Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Hope everyone is having a good Memorial day. Jen and I visited the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur Mer, France (Normandy). I thought I would share some pics today of that place. The beach is Omaha Beach where the American Forces landed on D-Day, June 6th 1944. It is a very pretty place now with few scars or signs that so many people lost their lives there. It is very quiet and peaceful. To see if anyone in your family is listed as buried over seas go here and search by last name: http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/no.php http://www.columbusdiscgolf.com/images/BunkerNormandy.jpg Here is my Great Uncle who was shot down over Paris on March 25th 1944. http://www.columbusdiscgolf.com/images/TheodoreBently1.jpg Here are two videos of Omaha Beach, the first is standing on the hill top of Omaha beach and the second is just the waves comming in on Omaha Beach. Apple Quicktime is needed to see them. http://www.columbusdiscgolf.com/images/Trip_to_Europe_2006_098.MOV http://www.columbusdiscgolf.com/images/Trip_to_Europe_2006_115.MOV http://www.columbusdiscgolf.com/images/FlagPole.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Yes, I cahnged it, I have the same thread on another board. He was a friend that died of Leukemia in 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffocateXfaster1647545505 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 That is one place I want to visit before I die, great pictures. Today I'll be heading to visit my sisters grave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 beautiful is the land watered by the blood of patriots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaTS1200 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Thanks for the pics. It's good to have a reminder of what the day truly is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 anyone watch the story on lima company on A&E today? Was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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