[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by OCsun

On June 6th, 1944, at a stretch of sand known as Omaha Beach, a group of courageous and frightened men achieved an astounding thing, a victory won at great cost. We today who live in a free an prosperous nation are the beneficiaries of their service and sacrifice.
Thank You to the 29th Division who lead the first wave.
My dad, Paul L Kendall, was a Sergeant in the 29th and landed on day two.
I keep his love for the men he lost alive, by supporting The National D-Day Memorial Foundation.
It is located in Bedford, Virginia. If you get a chance, please visit their web site.

TWO BILLS - Your story of the chocolate coins really hit my heart. My Dad loved kids and always talked about giving the candy, especially the Hershey Bars to kids he would come upon in his travels during the war.

Have been to the memorial in Bedford, lived nearby in Roanoke. I second the notion of well worth a visit. Lots of fellows from Bedford lost their lives the first day