The Longest Day...

[BJCHEV396]

Originally Posted by mockingbird812

My father-in-law was a combat engineer at the Juno landing. Wounded and recuperated in England.

It's surreal when you walk on Juno Beach.There are gun enplacements and bunkers still there and people are sunning themselves and kids are playing.Also what struck me was how open and defenseless the troops would have been running onto the beach from their landing boats.Took a lot of nerve and bravery for sure!

[TimG]

We visited Normandy Beach last November and also visited the museum. I didn't realize that the cemetery is American Soil. The French really have a nice service every day in honor of those that lost their lives there.

I'll watch your uncle relating his experiences, Jimmy. Thank you for posting the link.

[markinnaples]

I'll definitely check that out Jimmy, thanks for posting it. Give your family members our thanks for everything.

[Billohio]

I am trying to remember this correctly but i think the man i bought one of my farms from was at Normandy 6 days after the invasion. Had to be a horrible site

[TimG]

I watched your uncles interview, he was just a young boy from Ohio. The last few minutes of the interview was certainly the most difficult.

[jdv69z]

Yes, he actually was a witness to Dachau. I don't think he ever spoke about it for years afterwards.

[Billohio]

Very interesting story Jimmy. This for sharing

[bluel78]

Thanks Jimmy for sharing your Uncle's story.

[TimG]

The "Million Dollar wound", still have all body parts and you get to go home. He had a great sense of humor.

[BJCHEV396]

Great story.Thanks for sharing.