<p>We were there on a quiet October afternoon (few tourists). The cemetery was solemn and the beach was nearly empty. It was truly moving and amazing to visualize the invasion.</p>
<p>Haven’t discussed this w/ ds (note to self!), but I wouldn’t be surprised if that experience contributed to his determination to seek a Navy Career. </p>
<p>It is really tragic that so few Americans understand and/or appreciate the struggles & sacrifices that our soldiers & sailors endured during WWII - does it only take one generation to forget??</p>
<p>And even now - people don’t appreciate our military. How can that be?? Maybe it would be different if everyone visited that vast cemetery on the Northern Coast of France.</p>
<p>…But then again, the French don’t appreciate it anymore, and they LIVE there! Go figure!</p>