D-Day

[cary m2a]

D-Day, June 6th 1944

The sand goes up
The men came down
Some to the beach
Others dropped on a town

We lost so many
On that day long ago
They tell me the stories
For only they know

They are the heroes
For the fights they lost and won
Sometimes even
To save just one

So many friends and family
Died on that land
Today we remember
Those who took a stand

I wish I could thank
Each and every one
With a handshake and smile
For all they have done

Without those brave souls
Our lives would be different
For they took a stand
Where others wouldn't

We owe our freedoms
To those who fought long ago
For on them this honor
Of a hero I bestow

Written by LMDawson

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[Greg H. in Virginia]

Before dinner tonight, I will hoist a glass of Evan Williams in honor of all those who were a part of that day, including my late uncle, Ben Harrod, a Coast Guard Gunners Mate First Class who served on the attack transport USS Samuel Chase (APA 26) which landed troops of The Big Red One at Normandy. Uncle Ben survived that and previous landings at North Africa and Sicily, subsequent landings in southern France, and kamikaze attacks after the Chase was sent to Okinawa in '45. He lived to the ripe old age of 95, and died at home in his own bed surrounded by loved ones. We should all be so lucky.