Honoring the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

On June 6, 1944, over 150,000 Allied forces launched a massive amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II. This operation, codenamed Operation Overlord, marked the beginning of the campaign to liberate Western Europe from Nazi occupation.

Now, eighty years later, we reflect on the battle that stands as one of the most significant turning points of World War II, symbolizing the Allies' determination and sacrifice in the fight against tyranny and oppression.

Under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations landed on five beachheads—Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. The invasion involved extensive planning, coordination, and the largest seaborne invasion in history, with thousands of ships and aircraft involved.

On the first day alone, nearly 4,500 Allied troops were killed - 2,501 of which were Americans. Representing the bloodiest single day in the history of the United States military, D-Day and the ensuing Battle of Normandy would go on to claim the lives of 73,000 Allied forces, wounding another 153,000. An additional 20,000 French citizens were killed in the nearly two-month long battle.

Despite facing formidable German defenses, the Allies achieved a foothold on the Normandy coast, paving the way for the eventual liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Today, we honor the sacrifice of the men that stormed those beaches and fought on the front line against tyranny. Now eighty years later, there are only a handful of D-Day Veterans remaining - the youngest of which are now in their late 90's.

Thank you for fighting for freedom.

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