Saturday, July 4, 2009

July 4th Photos from the Invasion Beaches

Our historian, Len, making a point on Omaha Beach (in front of the Vierville draw).


The Niland brothers' burial site - they were the inspiration for the Saving Private Ryan story.

German casement at Pointe du Hoc.

Ward at lunch, Ste. Mere Eglise.

The church at Ste. Mere Eglise, with its parachute reminder.

Peter on Utah Beach.

Mike and Loretta on Utah Beach.

Sorry for the quick post, but we're headed out to the marina area for a drink, and I wanted to get some of our photos from the day up here. More tonight (or tomorrow, at least!).

Elena, I love you and miss you. Kiss the boys for me.

3 comments:

  1. Peter, I am enjoying your posts from Normandy. Eric and I were there, with my in-laws, in the fall of 2005. I took some pictures (some a lot like the ones you show here):

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinelaine/sets/1232856/

    Looking forward to more posts from France. Bon sejour!

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  2. we miss you too peter!!

    -Annie

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  3. Hi Peter! I finally found my way to your blog. This is GREAT! I love the photos and all your commentary. What a wonderful, wonderful trip. Thanks so much for the updates, and the photo of "The Bruce Dardens." love it!

    Debbie D

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