14.22.a - A time for gratitude & reflection: and to appreciate what we have.
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1. My weekly personal note about France, life, passions, and more… Saturday 8.6.2024
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I have long been a believer in the importance of reflection and gratitude and this week reminds us of how very grateful we should be.
This week has been the 80th commemoration of D-day. A time for solemn memories and expressions of gratitude. In France, the celebrations have been widespread.
Here I share a snapshot:
A look back at the 70th anniversary.
Almost exactly ten years ago, a group of Normandy Veterans from Norfolk posed for photos at Luc-sur-Mer to the delight of everyone lucky enough to be there. What a wonderful moment.
Left to right: Ernie Chambers, Peter Hemp, Norman Taylor, John Utting and David Woodrow. Sadly, only Ernie and David are still with us.
Credit - Video kindly shared by Andrew Wright
Here is the wonderful video: https://fb.watch/swWkc88W4X/←
D-Day 80 - Standing with Giants
Calm and peaceful 80 years on, in stark comparison to the scenes that unfolded on 6 June 1944.
Credit: Catarina Frasca
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
5th June 2024 - 22.00 hrs
Lest we forget
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