Looking out over the peaceful sands of Normandy Beach today, you’d call it many things: beautiful, serene, calm. But on this day, 75 years ago, it was anything but that.
On this day, back in 1944, young men far from home staged the biggest land invasion in history. They were the spearhead of the Allied forces. Failure was not an option.
Many arrived by boat, others arrived by aircraft. Jumping off of the ramps as soon as they opened. Many were cut down by German ammunition, but many others made it far enough to give the German army a taste of our own. Paratroopers leapt down from the skies, landing behind the lines and watching out for the foot soldiers on the beaches below. It was a team effort, and all the players played their part perfectly.
That perfection became one of the very many steps towards a liberated France, a free continent, and a safe planet. Those men were many of a tough generation. They carried the weight of the world on their shoulders, and any slip could result in failure. They never slipped, and they never backed down.
And today, those few are amongst us. Spreading their story of how the landings on Normandy, Omaha, Utah, and all the other beaches took mankind forward into a lifetime of peace. They exist amongst us as the few of a great generation. And looking out over the white markers of those who lost their lives in the name of freedom, you realize they, too, are heroes. They died, far from home, all in the name of protecting their homes, their loved ones, and nation. Be it from Britain, Canada, the US, or any other allied nation, they gave their lives for a cause that would end up great to man.
And today, as you look out over the sands of Normandy Beach, remember that no matter how tranquil it may be, the silent air and the rolling waves, the brave young men that landed there 75 years ago have made that possible. The freedoms we have today wouldn’t be here if not for the souls lost on Normandy, and for those that fought their way to Berlin. Remember the cost of freedom on this day, the day that changed history, and always remember the sacrifice of few, that lead to the liberation of many.
Thank you to those brave men from 75 years ago, whether they shed blood or not, for keeping the world free.
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