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BB2ME #10 — How I choose to honor the fallen
I stood at the edge of the cliff and looked down. Wow. How in the world did anyone climb these cliffs? They are so steep — straight down.
Add the fact that the US Army Rangers were being shot at while scaling Pointe du Hoc and suddenly you understand how remarkable those men were.
Forget superheroes — Rudders Rangers were the real deal. America’s finest men.
Visiting the Normandy D-Day beaches is eye-opening
I have been to the Normandy D-Day beaches twice. The first time I was stationed in Germany back in the 1990s. The second time was a few years ago while vacationing in France. Both visits were remarkable.
The area is beautiful, the local people are friendly, and the food is excellent.
But, the best thing about this remote region of France is its history. The WWII sites are all well done. The US cemeteries are immaculate and tell the story of what happened here 75 years ago. It is a story we should never forget.
