D-Day veterans emotional as they return to Normandy for 80th commemorations

Some of the last surviving veterans of the D-Day landings have arrived in France for the 80th anniversary commemorations.

Four of the veterans returned to Sword Beach, one of the landing areas for the invasion, evoking emotional memories of the comrades they lost.

The D-Day landings were the largest military naval, air and land operation ever attempted and signalled the beginning of the end of World War II.

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[vanessaschoettle]

My 96 yr old patient fought there. He was a Sergeant. Rest in Peace, John.

[marymolloy]

My dad served in the RAF.at 18 years old. Passed away at 93. Great generation. 🙏

[andrewtheworldcitizen]

It's incredible how the 100 year old man looks and speaks and remembers just like he was 78 years old, but he was born a century ago!

[katis]

This may be the last of all these great soldiers. Lest they NEVER be forgotten!

[gdijqsg]

I am In awe at the bravery of these men . Hero's plain and simple.❤

[shannongrimes]

God Bless these brave men. We will never forget your sacrifices 😢

[BaumannJA]

God Bless them...one and all. What they did saved the World. We must never forget their service....

[RobertPeters-mofj]

Ive been crying all morning...these wonderful old boys have given us everything. Im so grateful. Lest We Forget

[jasonmussett]

The Greatest Generation. Never Forget ❤❤❤

[coolvania]

For 100 years old, he looks exceptional!

[timmurphy]

Men Of Men our gratitude in our nation for these Men and Women must never be forgotten an indeed many other Nations, so few left now, we must never stop educating our own future generations ❤️

[tashacooper]

I wish my great grandfather could of gone but he passed

[paulc]

We owe so much to these men and women who served so Bless.

[El_Presidente_]

Sad to think that we might have no one left anymore in the next five years.

I'm 21 but barely every had the opportunity to interact with someone who lived through these times.
It is a very strange feeling.
When I was little they where all in their 80s and now most of them are gone.
Slowly but surely we're growing ever more disconnected from this part of our recent history.

[faisalmahmood]

Nice 👍🏽 to see people remembering the past

[Budgiearmy]

hats of to these glorious men who protected us

[RobbieCarson-fgix]

Respect for the amazing men and women who fought

[estebanperez]

Canadian immigrant. I was extremely lucky to have met several WW2 vets in my community. Speaking with them and hearing their stories helped me understand the sacrifices made by those hailing from my adoptive homeland. It’s disappointing to see that people in my country celebrate ideological left wing holidays more than important events like D Day.

[RubbishRemovals-zjpn]

They must be all turning in their graves of what has happened to Europe and Britain, they were the best generation💯

[MaskHysteria]

Continued blessings on all of these men. Thankfully they've deservedly lived long lives.