Today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.  I've been watching some of the newsreel footage of that day and it reminded me of my trip six years ago to Normandy.  It was truly a trip I will never forget.

We visited Omaha Beach and I saw the cliffs those young me had to climb and the bunkers from where the German soldiers fired on them,  It was an enlightening and sobering experience to be in the actual place that I had read so much about and to see what they faced on that day.

We also visited the cemetery.  Again, seeing all those Crosses and Stars of David and realizing all the young lives that were lost that day and the days following.

I came away from that trip with a greater appreciation for the veterans of that war and all wars.  And I thank those who were wounded and died on that day.

On a lighter note, I bought a mug commemorating D-Day and will say a silent prayer of thanks today while I have my coffee.