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On June 6, 1944, D-Day the Allied forces landed on Normandy changing the course of the war.  Today, we remember the lives lost in that battle, and the bravery of the men who fought in it.

Visit D-Day Beaches in Normandy by janices7

The Old Time Radio Flier 39 “COMPLETE BROADCAST OF D-DAY 1944″ by TheWhistler

Photo by america_1776@verizon.net used by permission CC 2.0

Today we honor our military veterans for the sacrifices they have made for our country.  We thank each and every soldier for the contributions they have made toward our society.
Veterans of War by Tipi
American Veterans Traveling Wall by Lori_Lee-Ray

(photo by chinaice90)

Today is Remembrance Day in the UK. This day commemorates those who have died in war. Ceremonies are held to remember those who died in WWI, WWII, and other conflicts, including The Falklands, Bosnia, Kosovo, and the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Learn more about Remembrance Day at aj2008’s lens: Remembrance Day, and at LizMac60’s lens Remembrance Sunday.

(Photo by Tambako the Jaguar)