OT but on target, I shouldn't be here. D-Day

67 years ago today my father was the first scout and first to make it across Utah Beach on D-Day. The guy behind him was a walking headless body that fell in three steps. Dad made it across the beach through barbed wire and a mine field up to a "pill box" and threw in a satchel charge and took out the position. There was what he called a 45 position that he was to head to next when the paratroopers landed and took it out. Thanks Dad for making it through D-Day, going into Paris, Battle of the Bulge, and Hell in the Hurtgen forest all with a snipers bullet in your leg so I could have the chance to tell your story. He gave me and many others the opportunity to have a future and a life in our great nation. It isn't just a reminder of D-Day. I salute all of our living and dying veterans for what they only see as doing their job. It's a job well done. Please remember all our Veterans in thoughts and prayers today and for always..............Driller, still drilling

 

Amen........................

 

Driller,
From your post, it sounds like your Dad may still be around - if so please thank him for all of us for his service. My Dad is gone but was also first wave D-Day setting up beachhead commo. They truely were "the greatest generation".
Brian

 

Great Post, that truly was a great generation!

 

Dad passed away on Columbus Day 2002.He told me a multitude things that he encountered throughout his service in the 4th ID 22nd. He's no doubt made it to another beach, this time one of a peaceful nature and awaiting so many more to catch up with him. He and so many endured so much for us to have our freedoms, God given freedoms. May we all never forget Who our Supreme Commander is and the examples set. It is evident all around us daily.....Driller