Military service members make 1st return to Normandy 80 years after D-Day

Plus, President Joe Biden and other world leaders gather in Normandy, France, to honor the incredible servicemen who landed on the beaches eight decades ago.

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[amaurycampbell]

I'd like to give this gentleman a big hug and whisper to him "THANK YOU". May God Bless Them all !!

[davidcook]

"We should thank God that such men lived!" - Gen. George S. Patton

[roberthurley]

They certainly were the Greatest Generation! Bravery beyond comprehension.

[ignatiusjk]

The greatest generation. And he and others did this at the tender age of 19. I would love to sit down and just talk to him and hear his stories.

[andrelavoie]

Thank for having fighting for our liberty. Forever in my heart & soul. From Canada.

[marcusanderson-yeager]

That generation gave so much to KEEP THE WORLD Safe! That was a horrible day, a salute to all of you guys.

[reneelapachet]

The men who didn’t make it was HUGE. 😢. I have been here to pay honor to my father- n-law who is in the first wave. God bless you.

[isabellechauveau]

C'est magnifique et très émouvant de voir tous ces héros. Merci à eux.

[GingerIndiana]

Thank you for saving our parents and grandparents here in Europe... 🇧🇪💖🇺🇸

[cindythomas]

Crying my eyes out !!! Never forget 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[oliveradams]

God bless this man and his heart. This was one of the hardest thing he ever dine i bet. The reporter is so sweet for hugging him

[davewarrender]

That Navy vet who never got to go back to omaha with his brother broke me and has me in tears as I type. God bless him, his brother. His 12 friends who died and all those who never r.t.u'd.

[lpspinoy]

Thank you for the freedom, God bless everyone!

[happynappydrj]

Bonjour. I live in the south of France. The reverence, gratitude, and respect shown to allied troops, particularly the US military, in French towns and villages is so moving. There are monuments to the US military, with the names of the soliders and fresh flowers in even the smallest towns. I hope that the family members know how much their soldiers are treasured here.

[Christina]

True hero right there. Thank you sir, for your service.

[garyt]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you all.

[mikesorochuk]

I can't. Thank you enough to the best generation, thank you for your sacrifice and selfless acts to allow us to be all that we can and always strive to be

[happycook]

Freedom isn't free! Thank you all for your service. You paid the heavy price for my freedom. 💐

[gabrielp]

"There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends"

[NegiTaiMetal]

Much respect and admiration to these veterans. I'd prefer to meet these D-Day veterans over celebrities any day because they served, fought and experienced things we never get to see or experience. I can only give a heartfelt salute and a thank you to these guys.