My thoughts are scrolling backwards in time, seventy years to the day.
Through the fog of the early Normandy dawn…
…our Allied soldiers waited on rolling seas, ill and cramped…
…yet solid and ready.
As the light broke, they stormed…
…through the water that pulled at their boots…
…only to hit terra firma as bullets rained from above.
On they charged to part the mist of history that Hitler had draped over Europe, over the world…
…that darkness, seemingly irrefutable, was seared by their bright light of hope and strength.
Here are to those that fought that day and to those that were left behind. You created a new path.
Long may we remember, long may we follow.
A very beautiful and moving tribute. I am ashamed to say that I totally forgot about this particular anniversary. Sometimes I fee like I am living in my own little bubble.
A beautiful tribute Heather. Thank you.
The most beautiful, poetic and powerful tribute to ALL heroes I've ever seen or read!
Yes remember them with gratitude British, Americans, Australians, Canadians and 22 million Russian soldiers who lost their lives to create a new path.
Thank you Heather.
What a lovely remembrance, Heather. You caught the spirit of place as well as time with this one. We watched news reports yesterday of a 93-year-old man who jumped from a plane (just as he had done during the invasion) to commemorate the day. Let's hope we all have that same spirit as we age and as you say may we remember and follow. . .
A lovely tribute for these honorable men. Will always remember them with gratitude and appreciation.
Just beautiful Heather. A perfect tribute….on a day of remembrance.
"You created a new path.
Long may we remember, long may we follow."
Thank you for the memorable tribute.
Your words and images are powerfully evocative. These brave men will never be forgotten. I feel ill when thinking about their emotions as they approached the shore, as well as the grief of the families and loved ones who received shocking news that their beloved was not returning home. Like many British, Americans and fellow Australians, I too have family members buried on French soil. The saddest thing is that war still continues for many – innocent lives lost in the chess game of those in, or seeking power. Warm regards.
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Chills. Stunning words and photography. We must remember.