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Description June 5th, 1944.  My Grandmother was an Army nurse in England.  She walked out of the pub and looked up into the dark sky as thousands of planes winged their way toward France. There was a continuous rumble of engines in the dark sky.  All going in the same direction.  For days trucks and other vehicles had filled the roads around the Army hospital where she worked.  They were all going in the same direction.  Toward the coast.  She and her fellow nurses all knew instinctively what was going on. 

It was the day.

D Day.

Today, 75 years later, it's time to remember, appreciate and never forget.

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PleaseImJustaGirl [2021-09-14 01:12:37 +0000 UTC]

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PleaseImJustaGirl [2021-09-14 01:09:56 +0000 UTC]

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Pfefferschwarz [2020-02-10 10:17:29 +0000 UTC]

That's afine way to remember!  

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Gustavhistory [2019-08-27 21:50:13 +0000 UTC]

chevre me encanta

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EthereaS [2019-07-04 17:34:15 +0000 UTC]

This is great, and I actually used to wear that shoulder patch!  But brown shoes, baby, brown shoes! 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to EthereaS [2019-07-23 11:29:31 +0000 UTC]

You wore that?  Are you that old?? Brown shoes.. making a note!

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mojoexcalibur2000 [2019-06-10 16:52:53 +0000 UTC]

to the greatest generation.  
There is a reason for that moniker. 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to mojoexcalibur2000 [2019-06-12 16:21:46 +0000 UTC]

Exactly right mojo!  

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japender61 [2019-06-09 06:32:15 +0000 UTC]

God bless your Grandmother!  This pic, and the real-life experience told by you, sends chills up my spine, and makes my heart swell with pride and admiration for those who went in on that day.  Thanks Sweetie!

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to japender61 [2019-06-12 16:21:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Jeff!  

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Rob66 [2019-06-08 20:52:09 +0000 UTC]

Hi praise to your Grandmother.

I've read a few books about D-Day and they are amazing, inspiring and so terribly sad. 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Rob66 [2019-06-12 16:21:17 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree...and thank you Rob!  

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badwolf666 [2019-06-07 07:07:17 +0000 UTC]

One day the world will really have peace!

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to badwolf666 [2019-06-12 16:20:59 +0000 UTC]

Fingers crossed for that badwolff!  

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boyspeninthesixties [2019-06-06 22:12:49 +0000 UTC]

Hats off to you Donna. A good tribute to to what today means.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to boyspeninthesixties [2019-06-12 16:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you boyspen!  

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SlaveLynnGreen [2019-06-06 21:37:13 +0000 UTC]

Amen.  Thank you to the Greatest Generation, without their sacrifices, we would not be here today.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to SlaveLynnGreen [2019-06-12 16:20:28 +0000 UTC]

Well said Lynn!  

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FemaleMilitaryImpost [2019-06-06 21:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Nice remembrance. 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to FemaleMilitaryImpost [2019-06-12 16:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you FMI!  

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Poyntingve [2019-06-06 20:53:43 +0000 UTC]

 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Poyntingve [2019-06-12 16:20:03 +0000 UTC]

 

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GreyGhost64 [2019-06-06 19:41:44 +0000 UTC]

Something to be VERY proud of and such a blessing to those she ministered to.  Salute!

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to GreyGhost64 [2019-06-12 16:19:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you GG!  

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pygfaust [2019-06-06 18:43:39 +0000 UTC]

Amen, never forget.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to pygfaust [2019-06-12 16:19:43 +0000 UTC]

 

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Victor2K [2019-06-06 18:37:36 +0000 UTC]

Nice job

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Victor2K [2019-06-12 16:19:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you victor!  

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tman300 [2019-06-06 15:34:17 +0000 UTC]

For me personally D-Day is a two edged sword as I had relatives on both sides there. I will never glorify the bloodbath that it was for all combatants, but will always honor all those who gave their lives fighting for their loved ones.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to tman300 [2019-06-12 16:19:19 +0000 UTC]

Of course its not about the violence...there is no glory in that.  Its about the bravery and the commitment and sacrifice tman...  

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Antoinneke [2019-06-06 13:23:34 +0000 UTC]

Mad respect for the fallen and the survivors, without them i would have probably not even lived.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to Antoinneke [2019-06-12 16:18:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Antoinneke!  

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Antoinneke In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2019-06-12 21:59:23 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!
Their sacrifices should never be forgotten. And history should never repeat itself again

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scorpionlover42 [2019-06-06 12:36:28 +0000 UTC]

Great picture! Yes, the invasion was a secret, but everybody knew it was coming sometime. 

I recently interviewed a World War II veteran who arrived with his artillery unit about three weeks after the D-Day landings, and he saw evidence of the sacrfices that were made. The bodies of some paratroopers were still hanging in trees. They had been shot on the way down. 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to scorpionlover42 [2019-06-12 16:18:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you liked it SL... our forefathers and mothers did great!  

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daleksupreme [2019-06-06 12:35:55 +0000 UTC]

Brave men and especially the women who served. Respect to your grandmother.

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to daleksupreme [2019-06-12 16:17:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Dalek!  

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daleksupreme In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2019-06-12 22:21:45 +0000 UTC]

You are more than welcome.

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JhawkR2010 [2019-06-06 12:25:55 +0000 UTC]

My Dad was part of Pattons ...

Feaux Army that HELPED let the Germans think the Offensive @ Normandy was a Ruse ...
He later landed @ Normandy a month later ... as part of Patton's 3rd Army.

Assigned to the 80th Infantry Division "Blue Ridge Mountain Boys" Dad carried the BAR. He was part of Operation Cobra, Break Out of Normandy ... he later fought in the "Battle of the Bulge."

He NEVER Forgot the "Longest Day" that secured the Normandy Beaches for him to land Safely on later to join in the Fight to Liberate Europe ! ! !

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to JhawkR2010 [2019-06-12 16:17:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your Dad's service JHawk!  

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wyldisle94 [2019-06-06 12:13:48 +0000 UTC]

Well said and well done, Donna. 

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to wyldisle94 [2019-06-12 16:16:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Wyld!

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sissyroberta [2019-06-06 12:11:15 +0000 UTC]

Your grandmother and all who served beside her,
will never be forgotten !

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donnaDomenitzo In reply to sissyroberta [2019-07-23 11:29:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Roberta!

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sissyroberta In reply to donnaDomenitzo [2019-07-23 12:22:51 +0000 UTC]

You're Welcome !

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