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‘Cry without shame’: Emotions run deep at 40th D-Day anniversary

  • In 1984, Sainte-Mère-Église hosted veterans and community members who gathered to commemorate four decades since the D-Day airborne assault.
  • The commemoration occurred because veterans who participated wanted to honor the historic operation and its sacrifices.
  • Reenactments of the airborne drop evoked vivid memories and bittersweet emotions among both French and American attendees.
  • One veteran reflected that looking at the sky brought back memories of that perilous morning, while another expressed that Sainte-Mère-Église is a place where former servicemen feel free to openly express their emotions.
  • The event highlighted the lasting emotional impact of the war and reinforced Sainte-Mère-Église’s role as a place of remembrance and healing.
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‘Cry without shame’: Emotions run deep at 40th D-Day anniversary

The 40th anniversary of D-Day in 1984 brought veterans and locals to Sainte-Mère-Église to honor memories of

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