6th June 1944.

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6th June 1944.

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We remember those that stormed the beaches of Normandy on this day 6th June 1944, those that came back and those who did not.
We will remember them.
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And rightly so Ray

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It was amazing watching BBC 1 last night broadcasting from the Bayeaux cemetery that we visited last week.
Very moving, both times.
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The tributes and coverage have been amazing. Moving ceremonies last night from Bayeux and Portsmouth.
We will remember them. Let us never forget.
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I thought last night's ceremonies were stunning. Very moving and incredible technical achievements too.

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The Royals have done a good job of reflecting the mood of the country from tears and solemnity to inspiring words.
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Just returned from a remembrance torch lighting ceremony with scripted words which were spoken around the country.

We do indeed remember them.

Well said Ray.

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We were at a gathering at our volunteer lifeboat shed and had a vicar come from Norwich Cathedral to say a few words and prayers.
After a beacon lamp was lit, it was raised up the flag pole.
A simple ceremony in honour of those on D day.
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Two of my grandchildren were very lucky and were at the D Day Celebrations at Southsea on Wednesday. My grandson is a member of the Cathedral Choir who were there and my grandaughter is a member of the Combined Naval Cadet Force and a contingent from them were there; she took some amazing photographs and said she also met the First Sea Lord. I'm sure they will have memories to last a lifetime and hopefully will have a fuller understanding of what those brave men and women did to give us freedom.

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