Saturday, ironically, the 76th Anniversary of D-Day when 156,000 Allied troops began the invasion by sea and air that led to the Battle of Normandy (June - August 1944) that changed the course of WWII and resulted in the in the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. America lost 2,000 service members on the first day of fighting.
A French woman, Martine Amelie, who lives in Paris was reminded all of her life how grateful her mother was for America’s participation and sacrifices in bringing “freedom from Nazi Germany” to the people of France and Europe.