Miramar National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony remembers the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Ceremonies were held across San Diego over Memorial Day weekend, a time to honor, reflect and remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Miramar National Cemetery hosted its 13th annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday to remember the sacrifice of more than 1 million Americans who, since the beginning of the Civil War to present day, have died defending our freedoms.
Remembering those who sacrificed everything for us this Memorial Day
The ceremony, “Remembering the 80th Anniversary of D-Day,” had several World War II Veterans in attendance, including 104-year-old Bob Wilson, a veteran who served in D-Day in France.
“I was very lucky, came through it with no injuries, no problems. It was the guys that were left behind that are the real heroes,” said Wilson.
The Consul General of France, Julie Duhaut-Bedos, delivered remarks of appreciation on behalf of the French people.
“We will never forget your unwavering courage, which helped forge the deep and solid alliance between the United States and France,” said Consul General of France, Julie Duhaut-Bedos. “All American World War II veterans who have fought in France have been invited all expenses paid.”
Thousands of American flags are placed on gravesites at Miramar National Cemetery
On Wednesday, WWII Veterans, Max Gurney, Andre Chappaz and Calvin Shiner will head to Normandy, France to be part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6.
“You can’t forget history,” said Chappaz. “You cannot forget the men who made this supreme sacrifice so that you could exist, that you could live.”
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