Europe 2010 P. 3

 One of the dream places that I've always wanted to see is Normandy.  I received that chance on this trip.  We stayed in Caan France, another place rich in history of WWII & England's  1st King.  We were able to see the beaches that the Army invaded.  As I was standing there, I couldn't help but get a lump in my throat as I was imagining what took place back on June 6th.   Above is Omaha beach,  The photo below is General Theodore Roosevelt Jr.  He was the nephew of the President, son of another.  He received the Medal of Honor while going on the second wave of soldiers.  General usually weren't allowed till the 3rd to 5th wave.

 

 THIS IS ONE OF 5 WOMEN BURIED AT THIS SPECIAL PLACE. 

The cemetery overlooking the beach.  My wife & I below.

 

 The above photo is a hole created by a navel ship.  With my brother-in-law standing in the middle of it, you could see how deep  the hole is.  There are many there.  This is at Point-De -Hock.  A gun emplacement below.