Normandy American Cemetery

Normandy American Cemetery sits on a bluff high above the coastline where the legendary D-Day beach landings of World War II took place.
These hallowed grounds preserve the remains of nearly 9,400 Americans who died during the Allied liberation of France.
Its memorial, a symbol of the indomitable spirit of American youth, is recognized the world over.
Behind it, the names of over 1,500 service members whose remains have not been recovered are carved on the walls of the Garden of the Missing.

The American Battle Monuments Commission honors America's fallen service members and their stories at 26 overseas cemeteries and 31 monuments.


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[brianfarnell]

I’m here on Memorial Day 2024. Thank you to those who sacrificed for this great country the USA and for freedom in Europe and the world.

[m.celinegrogan]

Visiting the American Cemetery in Normandy was one of the most profound moments of my life. I am humbled by the sacrifice of these selfless young heroes.

[TEXCAP]

45 Sets of brothers God Bless their mothers.

[michaelrichardson]

My wife and I visited there in 2019. All the headstones face west, towards home.

[Sarge-R]

they gave their tomorrow for our today, god bless those brave men

[ThePierre]

My Dad took me there in the 1960s, he was very quiet looking at these headstones. As a former British paratrooper, he had great respect for the fallen Americans who came over to free Europe of tyranny.

[karelmartel]

God bless those brave men who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Love and greetings from a Dutch family.

[unemployicus]

How far we have come, and fallen, since our greatest generation.

[coachwalrus]

What a beautiful setting for a beautiful memorial

[rebecca]

i was there yesterday. I wept for their sacrifice and the loss to the families of the lost; and then thanked them...I am here and I exist because of their sacrifice. Every American should see this memorial, it brings it all home.

[zuzannawisniewska]

I am 50 years old but I will always remember and respect our fallen Heroes there in France...from Chicago, Illinois.

[patruhle]

Hope to get there one day. Definetly high on my list.

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Those guys are heros.
The place looks immaculate. 🫡

[tanyagithens]

I visited the cemetery with the Cub Scouts from Belgium. They walked from Pointe du Hoc to the American Cemetery. The Chapel is amazing and heart wrenching at the same time. There were many veterans walking the grounds. It was a humbling experience. 🇺🇸

[ChristinaWelch]

it's beautiful, my uncle Leo is buried there. His plane was shot down July 12, 1944. 3 of his brothers (including my dad) were also in World War 2. Adolph, Walter and Edward. I can't imagine how my grandmother felt having 4 sons involved in that war. Heartbreaking I'm sure.

[jamesbond]

As the 80th anniversary of D-DAY is today, we will never forget D-Day, and what these great heroes sacrificed. We can never truly thank these heroes enough for their sacrifice. RIP heroes.

[remainfaithful]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. Perfect for elementary students to view.

[normandiedevoirdememoire]

Eternal respect & Gratritude, We Will Never Forgotten, Rest In Peace

[Normandy]

Humble is the man who pays his respects,
Humble is the man who serves to honor those,
Humble is the man who can kneel and ask those be remembered,
...for their sacrifice is ultimate...for they have no more tomorrows.

[cameronh]

I have walked this cemetery, and will always remember the sacrifice of these soldiers & there families.. Rendezvous with destiny soldiers forever!!