D-Day commemoration in Muskegon to feature historic WWII ship that landed at Normandy

Commemorating D-Day, June 6 - Cass County Star-Gazette

By Michelle Carty By Michelle Carty How many under the age of 30 really know what D-Day is? If you have children, could you explain… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

WWII Vets Are Rock Stars in France as They Hand Over Duty of Remembering D-Day - WhoWhatWhy

WWII Vets Are Rock Stars in France as They Hand Over Duty of Remembering D-Day (Maria) The author writes, “The D-Day generation, smaller than ever, is back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 years ago. World War II veterans, now mostly centenarians, have returned with the same message they fought for then: Freedom is worth defending. … A group of nearly two dozen veterans who served in Europe and the Pacific is commemora…

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The role played by Coast Guard personnel who crewed the Higgins boats was critical to the success of the D-Day landings in gaining a foothold in France to begin the liberation of Europe from the Nazis.

D-Day commemoration in Muskegon to feature historic WWII ship that landed at Normandy

MUSKEGON, MI – History buffs will be able to experience a unique piece of WWII history in Muskegon this weekend at a D-Day commemoration event featuring war ship tours, a vintage plane flyover, battle reenactments, music and a movie.

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Muskegon event to commemorate D-Day with ship tours, reenactment