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National D-Day Memorial honors “Bedford Boys” and commemorates 80th D-Day anniversary
WDBJ 7 Roanoke· 1 day 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· 22 hours agoThe National D-Day Memorial in Bedford hosted a large-scale event Thursday that brought in thousands...
What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II | CNN
CNN.com· 3 days agoJune 6, 2024 marks 80 years since D-Day, the first day of the Normandy landings that laid the...
Bells ring across county in tribute to ‘Bedford Boys’ on 80th D-Day Anniversary
WFXR Roanoke via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoBEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — June 6 marked 80 years since the historic World War II invasion on the shores...
The future is being taught about the past at National D-Day Memorial
WDBJ 7 Roanoke· 22 hours agoSharing the impact of D-Day and its pivotal role in World War II is an important part of The ...
Schedule of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day
RockinghamNow.com, Eden and Reidssville· 1 day ago11 a.m.: The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will hold a commemoration ceremony for the 80th ...
'Because of them, I'm here:' WW2 veteran remembers the fallen on 80th D-Day anniversary
ABC 13 Lynchburg· 20 hours agoBEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — 22 World War II veterans were honored at the 80th anniversary event at the National ...
The Greatest Generation’s Greatest Gift
The Dispatch via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoEvery time I met Roy, often at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, he would tell me: “Freedom ...
Veteran's daughter attends D-Day memorial to reconnect with father's friend's family
ABC 13 Lynchburg· 20 hours agoVeterans and their families packed the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on Thursday, for an 80th...
World War II veterans honored ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day
WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke· 2 days ago“When our veterans are no longer with us it’s our responsibility as citizens to pass on their...