We went to the Normandy American Cemetery July 4th.
It was an incredible experience.
I felt so blessed and proud to be an American and to
honor those soldiers on our Independence Day
halfway across the world.
A diagram of the invasion made on D-Day.
The statue behind us is a monument for those Killed In Action.
There were 15 soldiers that died during the war. We visited the 12 graves that were at the cemetery and left Utah and American flags there.
Graves with Omaha Beach in the background.
Carl Yarrington was from Ogden, UT.
I read a letter from his niece during our program which was very sweet and touching. We left the letter there for any family members that may visit the grave to read.
Storming the Omaha Beach
This is after about 20 takes.
Laura had done enough jumping :)
Pointe du Hoc.
Marines scaled the cliff walls and took hold of German forces.
Actual gun used in World War II.
The land was left the way it was from the the bombs.
It was hard not to imagine the scene that took place there.
Such humility and reverence for those that serve our country each day.
I felt so blessed and proud to be an American and to
honor those soldiers on our Independence Day
halfway across the world.
A diagram of the invasion made on D-Day.
The statue behind us is a monument for those Killed In Action.
There were 15 soldiers that died during the war. We visited the 12 graves that were at the cemetery and left Utah and American flags there.
Graves with Omaha Beach in the background.
Carl Yarrington was from Ogden, UT.I read a letter from his niece during our program which was very sweet and touching. We left the letter there for any family members that may visit the grave to read.
Storming the Omaha Beach
This is after about 20 takes.Laura had done enough jumping :)
Pointe du Hoc.Marines scaled the cliff walls and took hold of German forces.
Actual gun used in World War II.
The land was left the way it was from the the bombs.It was hard not to imagine the scene that took place there.
Such humility and reverence for those that serve our country each day.
1 comment:
What a cool way to spend Independence Day. Those pictures are awesome. Your husband, or you, is one awesome photographer!
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