Just so readers are aware:
Our visit to the Beaches at Normandy was a truly humbling experience that brought home the reality of the devastation and sacrifice made by our great countrymen during WWII. Especially after reading Stephen Ambrose's account of the action and the patriotism in the Victors, I felt the monumental significance of the areas that we visited.
While it may seem strange that the beaches are now vacation destinations with beautiful homes and families walking about with their dogs, it is simply the reality of the way in which the land has changed. There are beautiful monuments, museums, and memorials that serve as solemn reminders of the lives lost. The memory of the courageous soldiers undeniably lives on through such tributes, and the profound sense of loss can be felt in this manner.
I hope that readers will understand that the enjoyment of the experience was in no way a sign of disrespect for the memory and the history of the soldiers. We are all well aware of the history and have nothing but the utmost respect and gratitude for the honorable men who gave their lives for their country and democracy.
Our visit to the Beaches at Normandy was a truly humbling experience that brought home the reality of the devastation and sacrifice made by our great countrymen during WWII. Especially after reading Stephen Ambrose's account of the action and the patriotism in the Victors, I felt the monumental significance of the areas that we visited.
While it may seem strange that the beaches are now vacation destinations with beautiful homes and families walking about with their dogs, it is simply the reality of the way in which the land has changed. There are beautiful monuments, museums, and memorials that serve as solemn reminders of the lives lost. The memory of the courageous soldiers undeniably lives on through such tributes, and the profound sense of loss can be felt in this manner.
I hope that readers will understand that the enjoyment of the experience was in no way a sign of disrespect for the memory and the history of the soldiers. We are all well aware of the history and have nothing but the utmost respect and gratitude for the honorable men who gave their lives for their country and democracy.
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