and my favorite 4th of July story in France

[ArrowheadBlue]

I was standing in the Normandy cemetary in the late afternoon, of course overwhelmed with the site/sight,
when the chimes began playing the Star Spangled Banner. And I swear to you that everyone and I mean everyone, regardless of nationality, race religion, etc, stopped talking and stood at attention for the entire playing. It still gives me goosebumps.

Two days later I toured a U.S. cemetary in N. France where thousands of WWI troops were buried including two Medal of Honor winners and Sam Hill of "where in the Sam Hill is. . ." fame. It has one U.S. trooper in charge of the entire cemetary because of so few visitors. It was an honor to be allowed to lower the flag and fold it in "front" of so many fallen.

 

[ChicagoBlueFan]

I was standing in the Normandy cemetary in the late afternoon, of course overwhelmed with the site/sight,
when the chimes began playing the Star Spangled Banner. And I swear to you that everyone and I mean everyone, regardless of nationality, race religion, etc, stopped talking and stood at attention for the entire playing. It still gives me goosebumps.

Two days later I toured a U.S. cemetary in N. France where thousands of WWI troops were buried including two Medal of Honor winners and Sam Hill of "where in the Sam Hill is. . ." fame. It has one U.S. trooper in charge of the entire cemetary because of so few visitors. It was an honor to be allowed to lower the flag and fold it in "front" of so many fallen.

God bless, Arrowhead.
Enjoy your Independence Day.

 

[Reality Man]

Thank You Veterans!

On a sour note...this country would not win a World War III. Too selfish. Probably would be taking a selfie while storming the beach.

I apologize for saying that but it doesn't make it any less true.



RM