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National D-Day Memorial honors “Bedford Boys” and commemorates 80th D-Day anniversary
WDBJ 7 Roanoke· 2 days agoAnother Bedford native from Company F was killed that day, bringing Bedford’s D-Day fatalities to...
Thousands turn out for National D-Day Memorial celebration marking 80th anniversary of invasion
RockinghamNow.com, Eden and Reidssville· 2 days agoThe National D-Day Memorial in Bedford hosted a large-scale event Thursday that brought in thousands...
D-Day memorial continues to draw and inspire crowds
RockinghamNow.com, Eden and Reidssville· 47 minutes agoA day after a moving celebration in Bedford marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, visitors continued to explore and admire one of the state's most significant memorials ...
Bells ring across county in tribute to ‘Bedford Boys’ on 80th D-Day Anniversary
WFXR Roanoke via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoBEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — June 6 marked 80 years since the historic World War II invasion on the shores...
What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II | CNN
CNN.com· 4 days agoJune 6, 2024 marks 80 years since D-Day, the first day of the Normandy landings that laid the...
Schedule of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day
RockinghamNow.com, Eden and Reidssville· 2 days ago11 a.m.: The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will hold a commemoration ceremony for the 80th ...
The future is being taught about the past at National D-Day Memorial
WDBJ 7 Roanoke· 2 days agoSharing the impact of D-Day and its pivotal role in World War II is an important part of The ...
World War II veterans honored ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day
WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke· 3 days ago“When our veterans are no longer with us it’s our responsibility as citizens to pass on their...
'We are responsible now': D-Day memorial finding new ways to tell veterans' stories, honor legacy
RockinghamNow.com, Eden and Reidssville· 6 days agoIn April Cheek-Messier’s top floor office of the National D-Day Memorial’s headquarters overlooking ...
'Because of them, I'm here:' WW2 veteran remembers the fallen on 80th D-Day anniversary
ABC 13 Lynchburg· 2 days agoBEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — 22 World War II veterans were honored at the 80th anniversary event at the National ...