We will #NeverForget #DDay. Today, we honor the brave service members who fought for freedom in Normandy, France, 79 years ago.
@wwp We cannot thank them enough for their service. What a selfless act they did for us. They will never be forgotten.
My grandfather flew over Normandy on #DDay "At the age of 19, Karpin was on one of the first crews flying over Omaha Beach on June 6 during the D-Day invasion, witnessing the battle on the ground, ultimately losing two aircraft from their formation. Karpin was awarded the Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, 4 battle stars, a Presidential Group Citation from Franklin D. Roosevelt, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, a personal citation from General Jimmy Doolittle, and the Distinguished Flying Cross" In 2016 France later awarded him the French Legion of Honor.
@wwp @Juliet_Kristine my great uncle Charlie lost both of his legs. but not his life. like many did.
@wwp A song about DDay. youtu.be/mXZFVFEohQg
@wwp without these guys we wouldn’t have the luxury of freedom. Thousands of young men gave their lives for their country. These guys were truly a different breed. Never forget the events that unfolded on June 6, 1944!
@wwp “A Day at the Beach”: The largest air, land, and naval #military operation in history. #Normandy #service #sacrifice
@wwp @CraigEgge They knew they may not make it home. They did it anyway. At 19. 🙏🙏🙏