Local combat veteran and rescue expert commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

D-Day veteran’s great grandson born during 80th anniversary commemorations

Bernard Morgan, from Crewe, was a code-breaker who landed on Gold Beach in the early evening of D-Day.

Event held to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day

ANACORTES — Eighty years ago this week, nearly 160,000 allied troops charged onto the beaches of Normandy, France, on what is known as D-Day.

Local combat veteran and rescue expert commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

A local combat veteran who runs an organization facilitating rescue operations across the globe is on the ground in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day ahead of his next phase of missions to save lives. Bryan Stern is the founder and former CEO of Project DYNAMO, a nonprofit that has rescued nearly 7,000 people — and their pets — from life-threatening situations. In Normandy, Stern will participate in parachute jumps o…

In pictures: 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorated in Armagh

Leaders from civic and community life alongside members of the public gathered in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, on Thursday evening (June 6) for a service of commemoration – recalling with gratitude, the sacrifice made by so many on the beaches of Normandy exactly 80 years ago. The service was attended by His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for County Armagh, the Earl of Caledon KCVO JP; the Deputy Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbri…

Lexington commemorates the anniversary of D

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How Herefordshire commemorated D-Day’s 80th anniversary

A Herefordshire choir sings to royals, and we join forces with members of the Royal British Legion (RBL) to hold our own D-Day commemorations.