Tag Archives: 70th Commemoration of D-Day

Reflections on the D-Day Commemoration: There is Hope

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

The National D-Day Memorial and the town of Bedford should be proud of their commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The moving words of D-Day participants, read during the official commemoration on Friday; the presence of many D-Day veterans; … Continue reading →

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A Parade for the Home Folks

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

While yesterday’s ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial was for the nation, today’s parade through the streets of Bedford was for the town. It was small and sweet, just like the town itself. I heard someone remark that everyone in … Continue reading →

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Travel Travails

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

My trip to Charlottesville, my first stop on the way to Bedford for the Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, has been an adventure unto itself. Just north of Winchester on I-81 an electronic sign warned me that the … Continue reading →

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Commemorating D-Day in Bedford

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

A basic rule of journalism is to be timely, but I am going to violate that rule because I want my friends and readers to be aware of a very special event that will take place June 6-8 in Bedford, … Continue reading →

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