Normandy Trip: Paying Tribute to those who fought for my country, my FREEDOM | Part 1
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- Normandy Trip: Paying Tribute to those who fought for my country, my FREEDOM | Part 1
2 other videos are coming. I went to Normandy to pay tribute to the people who fought for my country, my freedom. It was a very emotional trip, I learned a lot and I now want to share that with you. Don't hesitate to pause the video to read information.
Part 3: • Pointe du Hoc at Norma...
Part 2: • Overlord Museum at Nor...
Use the timestamps to navigate throughout the video:
0:00 Program
0:29 Thanks to the contributors
0:51 Home Free in the car
1:10 Map & First Stop
2:10 The Normandy American Cemetery
7:44 A lot of emotions
11:38 cute cows
12:14 Omaha Beach
13:09 Unexpected Moment
14:21 Heading to the Canadian cemetery
15:00 The Canadian Cemetery
23:17 Heading to the British Memorial
28:20 Visiting around
32:27 Back at Omaha Beach
33:56 Thoughts of the day
34:48 A little surprise for you
35:29 Coming next
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Give you a little history before jun 6 1944 there was training going in a small town in England tht had alot of mishaps in tht friendly fire and German torpedo boats either sinking or heavy damaged 2 ships
Thank you for making this video. It was beautiful and kind. Both of my grandfathers fought in WW2.
Marie thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a Combat Infantry Veteran the biggest fear was not dying for what we believed was right, it’s not being remembered for what we achieved.
Moreover, people sometimes call us heroes, and we are far from it. The real heroes don’t get to come home, and it’s our job as Veterans to make sure that all who came before and those who came after are never forgotten.
Thank you for reminding everyone freedom’s cost.❤️❤️
Thank you sincerely for your insight and sensitivity in showing us Normandy.
"I didn't even bring flowers"... You didn't need to darling, you brought a massive heart, that's all that was required. ❤️
Well spoken sir...
Ill be honest, that rather made me cry hearing her say that as her voice cracked.
You have a beautiful soul. I am an older American man but I am very thankful for your visit and showing respect for the fallen. I cried with you when you mentioned not bringing flowers. God bless and keep you.
Trust me by you taking the time to visit those young men who made the ultimate sacrifice during D-Day is commendable. You have a beautiful heart and understood the sacrifices that they made….
In 2008, I went to the Normandy cemetery with my late wife. I told myself that I would be able to hold my composure and entered the cemetery. The first cross I looked at was of a 17 year old boy, not a man, but somebody who never got to live his life. Instead, he gave his life for his country on day one of the invasion. I broke down immediately and sobbed. He never got a chance to see his children born, graduate from school, get married or grow old. He did it out of loyalty to his country, to make sure the world would be free for his fellow countrymen and others throughout Europe. The cemetery at Normandy is a tribute to those who gave their lives so that others could live in peace. To people of France, thank you from this American, who appreciates that you continue to honor our young soldiers who helped to liberate your country.
That 17 year old was a man in every way and a true hero
Well this was the first time I’ve seen your show and I 30 enjoyed it very relaxing and interesting to see I’ve never seen it before believe it or not you show me so much of the cemeteries I’m quite proud of the British sculptures they have at their cemeteries each and everyone of them are kept immaculate so thank you to those people grounds people in France Normandy and thereabouts for looking after the ground so well thank youYou’ve done a fabulous job❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well this was the first time I’ve seen your show and I 30 enjoyed it very relaxing and interesting to see I’ve never seen it before believe it or not you show me so much of the cemeteries I’m quite proud of the British sculptures they have at their cemeteries each and everyone of them are kept immaculate so thank you to those people grounds people in France Normandy and thereabouts for looking after the ground so well thank youYou’ve done a fabulous job❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you France for honoring and preserving this place.
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Thank you. My uncle landed on Utah Beach. He survived the war and came home. He died in 2019 at 99 years old. He was our Hero.
Thank you to your Uncle for his Service. The Anniversary for D-day June 6 1944 is upon us soon. June 6,2024. I'll be thinking of Countryman & Relatives that fought there and I will be thinking of yours as well. I will also be thinking about The Veterans of June 4 1944 That Liberated Rome from The Nazis 2 days prior to D-day My Grandfather particiated in that.🇺🇲 All the Best from Canada 🇨🇦. 🙏
"I didn't even bring flowers..."
You brought your heart, Marie. That's all that matters.
" I didn't even bring flowers." No flowers needed sweetheart. You brought love and respect. Those are honorable and appreciated. God bless you.
Here here!
Absolutely! Those people, more than most, would not mind that you didn't bring flowers. They would be proud you came.
"we cannot dedicate....we cannot consecrate...we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men who struggled and died here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract"--
Abraham Lincoln "The Gettysburg Address"
Your tears are the most noble, pure consecration possible....far above flowers.
Her voice was so sad when she said that!
Im pretty sure these soldiers knew she was thankful.
My father Jack was a 19 year old Medic with the U S 1st Army when he landed there on Omaha beach on the 2nd day. That day he said was spent working at an aide station, patching up the "walking wounded" that did not need to be evacuated to England. He was busy for 40 hours before he was relieved. His unit was also at the Battle of the Bulge. He raised 4 children in Texas and was a good man. He passed away at 83 years in 2007. I miss him.🇺🇸
"for the wages of SIN is death, (he died, therefore he was a sinner deserving of hell and then the lake of fire on judgement day) But the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
May he rest in peace ❤
Thank you for your Dad's Service 🇺🇲 from Canada 🇨🇦 🙏
As a British veteran I like to say thank you Marie for paying your respect to those brave young men who gave their today for our tomorrow❤️
Thank you for your service my friend.
Marie, as an American who might not get the chance to make that trip myself, I thank you for taking the time to do it for all of us. Vive la Liberte!
My thoughts exactly. Thank you Marie!
So much love and respect for what she did here …I cried with her.
Thank you!!!!! ❤️
Yes, thank you much! The price of Freedom is high.
For anyone who hasn't gone to Normandy, I highly recommend it. I went for a day from Paris with a buddy of mine {in 2002} to Omaha Beach and I really want to go back. Would love to spend a few days there the next time I go. It's really is truly an amazing place. Thanks for posting this beautiful video, Maria. It brought me to tears.
I always love how well kept the people of France, keep these Allied Cemeteries..... Absolutely stunning!
The cemetery, which was dedicated in 1956, maintained and ran by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) which is a part of the US Government.
When I visited in the Seventies there were still quite a few civilian survivors who would tell their personal stories, which I understood thanks to high school and college French. They would act as unofficial tour guides.
@@nofrackingzone7479 I always figured the U.S. supplied the money, so it's basically a group of Americans that take care of the upkeep of these Cemeteries? Or, do the Countries that these Cemeteries are in, help out a bit?
@@knightlife98 The cemetery is US territory. The people that oversees the grounds likely contract with local service providers for day to day maintenance.
@@knightlife98 there are many efforts and groups there in France committed to doing so...they have not forgotten...especially in Normandy.
My grandfather was killed on Gold Beach on D-day fighting with the British forces.
Thank you to the French people for maintaining his grave so beautifully.
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Takes a very special human being to give their life on the field of battle knowing the freedom of the world depended on it
Sorry to hear for the Loss of your Grandfather & thank you for his Service 🇬🇧 From Canada 🇨🇦🙏
As an American, I can say that those of us with a sense of history know we are free because France helped us in time of need. It's better if we all stick together!
I love this sentiment and whole-heartedly agree. Thanks again, Marie for taking the time to show this to all of us who may never get to go.
Heartwarming that a young French girl understands the cost of freedom. Painful so many of her generation in America take that freedom for granted and are actually ashamed of the United States. Thank you for this video, as a US Army veteran from the post Vietnam era I remember what it was like to be hated for having served in the US military. But then there are folks like you who understand sacrifice and it makes my heart sing.
I don't think you can compare the utterly pointless failure of Vietnam to WW2.
@@snowflakemelter1172 I can positively compare the sacrifice soldiers make IN ANY WAR. From the Revolution through the Civil War and through Afghanistan. Politicians are creeps and wars vary from "good" to "bad" but the men and women that serve are all alike and all deserve respect.
@@chetstevens4583 Thank you so much for your service. God bless you!
Chet, thank you for your service and sacrifice. There are thousands of people out there who still have considerable public apologizing to do for the way they treated many U.S. military personnel returning from Viet Nam.
Thank you for your service. I was going to make a comment, but yours expresses exactly how I feel.
The rain were tears of joy from the fallen because of your gesture of respect.
Well said.
Reminds of the Story Nancy Kwan Told William Holden in a movie in Hong Kong: The Boy Cloud loved the Girl Cloud but she did not love him because he could not prove he was a good man, The Boy Cloud cried and made it rain and then the grass and flowers grew big and Beautiful. The Girl Cloud then said to the Boy Cloud "Now i love you because you proved your a good man".
Wow, what a beautiful sentence!
@Abraham Lincoln No it was tears. Heaven weeps.
@Abraham Lincoln ...said the jerk
Thank you, and thanks to the French people for creating and beautifully maintaining these wonderful memorials. It is good to know that the sacrifice is still appreciated.
it is above all to the French people and to France to THANK the sacrifice of thousands of young Americans, English,Canadians and also French, for having freed us ........
Actually the US pay to maintain its section
So do the Brits for the commonwealth ones.
In recent years, this sacrifice appears to have been forgotten by certain institutions. Thank you for taking the time to remember them. Love from the UK.
But for french people like me, i can swear to you that we will never forget what you did for our country. love you so much ❤️
@@thewizard7119 Thank you, Vive La France! 😊
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Never forgotten.
Canada has never forgotten D Day. Canada was ordered into a lot of Battles where the US failed .
What a beautiful tribute. The fact that all these years later, someone your age would come to this place with such reverence and respect warms my heart. It seemed like a very moving experience for you.
Amen!
My thoughts exactly.
@@steveullrich7737 She should apply for American citizenship. We need more people like her.
As a retired U.S. Army soldier of 28 years, THANK YOU. Much Respect from Texas.
How 34 people can dislike this and give it the thumbs down is beyond me. What is up with people? Such an emotional video - thank you.
Anti-americans
Bless you for your sensitive and loving heart! My late father-in-law landed on Utah Beach on the third day of the D-Day Invasion. He was injured by shrapnel three weeks later in the French hedgerows, but was fortunate enough to survive. He lived to be 96, but when I see the American Cemetary at Normandy, I think of all the soldiers who did not survive. Thank you for honoring them!!
All I can say is “Thank You” . I’m watching and reflecting and realizing that freedom comes with sacrifice. God bless to the French for sacrificing to help the US gain our freedom during our revolutionary war and god bless the soldiers that sacrificed for the liberation of France.
Thank you for taking me on the tour that I would never be able to go there in person.🛣
Indeed. I believe for those soldiers, and our country, it was an honor to return the favor.
Yet the same France support Bonaparte who was trying to turn Europe into a super state with himself as Emperor.
If not for just having saved Europe, something we'll do several times more in the future, you'd still be British, and you'd still be free to pay taxes to the crown, however that's all in the past.
@@myview5840 That's why you bring up the past, and predict it for the future. You're a fool ignorant of the history being commemorated. You fit right in with Trump's trashing of everything worthy about the United States including the military.
@@jnagarya519 what a fool you are
Sadly in the US many Americans don’t know or care anymore about WWII and the sacrifices made to give them their spoiled life today. Thank you for honoring and remembering these heroes.
Amen Thomas
That is sadly true.
I REMEMBER, EVERY 6th of June, and im an Aussie, And will Never Forget.
You can probably thank liberal policies and liberal "educators?" for our history not being taught because it shows America at it's best. Helping rid the world of nazis.
My father served. My nieces and nephews and their kids know what their Grandfather and Great Grandfather did during WW2. Their memory lives on.
Thank You so Much! Im John 71 yr. Old Vietnam era Vetran. My era was spit on and called Murders and baby killers. Thank you for showing the human side of war. God bless you for sharing your kind heart. As a soldier i faught for You ! ❤
I’m British but the way Vietnam vets were treated disgusts me
Thank You.
@@user-rm8ik1xr9d you deserved better
I am french and more than 20 years ago, I went to Cincinnati (Ohio) in a family during 4 months and in the name of all my family, I thanked the man of the family and he said to me "you don't have to, it was a long time ago...". I was shocked inside. I didn't say anything as I was only 21 years old, shy and kind.
For all my family, it has a big impact in the memory.
As much for my paternal family coming from Brittany as my maternal family on the border with Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. A region invaded by the Nazis of the time. There are not enough thanks to give to the soldiers who died often very young for our freedom not only in France but also in Western Europe. There was a Canadian military base in Marville (France) near my mother's village. They were there until 1967. My mother was still a minor and many French women married soldiers and left for Canada.
On the other side of the border in Belgium, in Florenville, there was an American military base. After they left in 1966, my maternal grandfather always went to get his khaki pants from the American army stocks that still exist elsewhere. My maternal grandparents were driven out twice by the Nazis because my grandfather was Swiss (not French). Incidentally, he was also a sniper in the Swiss army... My maternal grandmother was a pupil of the French nation invaded by the Germans and she had the character of a dog. She was showing all the colors to a senior SS man because she was assigned to the civilian trains where he often traveled... He threatened her all the time to send her to a work camp for women in Trier in Germany where many of her friends never returned. She was very hungry too. My uncle was born during the war and the Americans brought soap to wash him at birth because there was nothing left. Where I live there is the Maginot line all the way with bunkers. In Luxembourg-Hamm (Luxembourg) there is also a very beautiful, well-maintained American cemetery where General Patterson and his team are buried. They were all young and they all had very nice names of the time. I visited these cemeteries, these beaches (where obviously, out of respect, I wouldn't bathe anything, it wouldn't even come to mind) in Normandy. It's as quiet as Verdun (1st World War) or Yad Vachem in Jerusalem (Holocaust Museum). We cannot forget. We learned it up and down and across at school in France. But the living testimonies in the eyes that have experienced the atrocities of war (whatever they are), it remains in memory.
At the age of 11, I saw the terror in the eyes of my maternal grandmother at the announcement of the 1st war in Iraq and her words "it's starting again...!!! quickly, the stocks of food". All the people of that time made stocks and it was by hundreds of kgs and liters. Nothing to do with the rush in the stores at the announcement of the Corona virus. I saw this same terror in the eyes of 2 little Lebanese girls from Lebanon hidden in my boarding school in France, who were screaming with fear and terror in their sleep after having suffered one of the wars in Lebanon. I was also 11 years old. We cannot forget. We have a duty to remember, to remember all the lives sacrificed for our individual and collective freedom in Europe and elsewhere, at all times. God knows all things. One cannot visit these cemeteries and places covered in blood without being devastated. We cannot remain insensitive to all these sacrifices. Yes we cry when we visit these places. They are lying by the thousands for us. Thanks again. Without you, we would be either Germans, Russians, or Communists like in Eastern Europe until 1990... 1000 thanks. And that will never be enough.
I know that I'm going to sound like the old man that I am, but so many young people here in the U.S. are not interested in our heros and patriots of the past. I have great respect for you Marie - a young lady who took the time to visit this sacred ground and learn about the past. As a Vietnam War veteran, I can tell you that the only thing we ask is to be remembered. Since those that died on D-Day can't thank you themselves, I will thank you for them. Thank you, Marie, for remembering and paying them the respect they deserve.
Sir thank you for your service. My Pop Pop (Grandpa) served in Vietnam in 1967 in Marines. He fought at a place called Kay Sann. he was injured there .He still gets choked up.
@@cassiestewart2603 Thank you very much, Cassie! I'm glad your Grandpa made it home alive; so many good men didn't. I'm not surprised he still gets choked up. For those who experience war, the war is with them until the day they die! There are no unwounded war veterans - some wounds you can see, and some you can't.
@@ralphboyer2538 That is so true, yet so sad. I wish war never had to happen.
@Rob Rochon Thank you Rob!
From an old veteran to an older veteran about an even older veteran generation. Well said...
For such a place of true sadness, that Canadian cemetery is so ironically beautiful.
It would be melancholy to visit those cemeteries.
I know it's not your goal to be praised for your video and the efforts you've made, Marie, but by now you know how much you have impacted so many of us who either have or haven't been to the D-Day memorial sites. Your video helped bring me there, and your words and tears touched my soul. Thank you so much. (And keep up your 'tres bon' music reactions...)
The sadness in your voice, Marie, is heart wrenching. You did something much more important and valuable, Marie, you brought yourself, your honor and respect, to the cemeteries.
Thank you, my uncle was in the 1st div. and landed that morning. I've never seen pictures like you took. I cried also, father in Korea, I in Vietnam. But uncle was our hero, fathers older brother. He made it home...but with a hole in his soul, he got there. Thank you again for pictures
Nice video Marie. I went to the Normandy Beaches with my American buddy for the 74th Anniversary of D Day, where we scattered the ashes of his father in law Jack at Omaha Beach where he had fought. Jack had turned 21 on the 6th June 1944 and we were there 74 years later on what would have been his 95th birthday to remember him and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Your honor and reverence for our boys buried over there, wrecked me. All I can say is “Lafayette, we remembered...” Thank you Marie.
As a Canadian I feel like, even in my own country, we tend to forget about Juno Beach. While we didn't have huge cliffs or hills, Juno was held by German units who had fought since the invasion of Poland. Some ofvthe most veteran forces the Germans had, as such iv read that some historians say it was the second hardest beach to take after Omaha. I hope one day you have the chance to visit the Vimy Ridge cemetery. Where Canada won a major battle agenced the German Keiser in WW1. The first colonial power to win a major victory against a major European power on European soil.
There's a line from the movie "Passchendaele", also know as the battle of Ypres, that says about Vimy, "The English couldn't do it, the French couldn't do it, it was just us, the Canadian Corps." Some say that place is where Canada became a nation. I hope to see it one day.
Yes indeed. I am going there in two weeks specifically for the same reasons you mentioned. I owe those people for my freedoms.
Canada Rocks when the shit hits the fan! An American Vet here who is happy you fought along side of us!
Thank-you Scott.
Yes, Omaha is just one. Utah, Juno, Red, Sword and they all sucked. The thing that always struck me was how many crosses there are. You hear about it and people tell you about it, but you don't get it. Thousands and thousands. The one in Luxembourg is even more moving. Thousands and thousand and thousands... and thousands of them. Then you start looking at the dates. 17 December 1944, 23 December 1944, 25 December 1944, 27 December 1944, all around Christmas time. Battle of the Bulge dead, then you think of all those moms getting those letters, at Christmas.
Well who else are we going to call when we need wolverines!? Canada is an interesting country. 😎
My grandfather fought in Argonne Forest in France WWI. Nearly died there and was disabled the rest of his life. He was a teacher and was drafted at the age of 21. He was a brilliant mathematician. When he finally recovered, he went to university and became an engineer. He then worked for WPA on many projects in NE Oklahoma where he met my grandmother.
My grandfather died fairly young from his lung injuries. He died before I was born.
I have 1 letter my grandfather wrote to his brother describing the basics of what he experienced. It was a miracle he actually lived.
Thank you for this video. My wife's great uncle is buried at the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. We visited his grave two weeks after the 50th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion in 1994. When we told the Cemetery Staff they found his grave on a map, then took us out to the grave on a golf cart. They took dark sand from Omaha Beach that was wet so it would stick to the marble cross. They smeared the wet sand on the cross then wiped off the excess with a wet sponge. The dark sand provides contrast so you can easily read the inscription. They gave my wife some flowers to put on the grave and then took a photo of her standing next to the cross. They do this for visiting relatives of the deceased. A very moving experience.
As an Australian I am proud of the young men from my country who fought in both world wars. It is something that I pray young men and woman never have to face again.
Well said!
You ANZAC boys were and still are some fierce warriors!
My dad was in the RCAF in WW2 and I lost four Canadian cousins. We are always forgotten or lumped in with the Brirish.
You didn't bring flowers yet you brought a thankful heart and watered their graves with your tears. I think that matters more than the flowers.
Thank you so much for honoring the many soldiers who gave so much for freedom, yours and ours. I am grateful that you chose to do this on the Fourth of July. I am also glad you went to all of the cemeteries. We Americans sometimes seem to think we were the only people who bled and died on that day in June and so many days after.
This is absolutely the nicest thing I've ever seen personally for Americans from someone who is French, thank you so much. It means a lot when you see people recognizing the cost laid down for freedom and liberty, again, thank you.
Just for Americans??
The Canadiens went in first, not to forget all the Australian soldiers!
@@laurabuie7425 does it matter who went first? Point is a price was paid, to bring freedom.
My father landed on Normandy beach on June 6 1944 and participated in the liberation of France, Belgium and Holland in 1944/45 with the french canadian regiment '' Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal '' with the first canadian army until the end of the war on May 7 1945.
As an American of French descent, I will have you know that I was in tears with you. 😥My grandfather Fernand Sauvie emigrated to the USA in the early 1900’s. I know he missed France all his life. I have never been there, only in my dreams. Thank you for showing me this cemetery and the sacrifice that so many Americans made for freedom and to liberate France. With everything going on in the world right now, freedom is once again in the crosshairs of tyranny. Let us pray that the sacrifices those young people made there on the beaches Of Normandy will not have been in vain. 🇺🇸 🇫🇷
Very well said.
@Phillip Banes Nazis in sheep‘s clothing. We have Nazis in the United States as well. Many of them actually came here under operation paperclip. I do believe however that there are good people in very high places that I’ve been watching this over decades that are rooting this rot out of America and exposing them, not only in America but around the world there is an alliance that will not allow these globalist Nazis a fourth Reich.
Great Britain they were there first
God Bless The People of France 🇲🇫 🙏 Thank you to the Veterans of D-day. My Countryman The Canadians landed on Juno Beach thank you to them & all the Allies that took part. 🇺🇲 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
Thank you for this video, especially for the coverage of the Canadian cemetery.
A lot of times the Canadian contrabutions to the second world war are overlooked. My father was a Veteran who fought in your country as well as Italy, Belgium, Holland, Germany. He passed away 4 years ago, he was 93. I hope to visit your country and the cemetery some day.
Dad had the opportunity to go back to all the countries he helped liberate, but he said he couldn't go back and see all the graves. It would bring back to many memories.
CHEERS from 🇨🇦
Memory Eternal for your father
Canada is America's favorite hat, we'd never go to war without y'all!
Plus, it's not the size of the contribution, it's the quality. XD
Believe me, good man: In the Netherlands the Canadian liberators are highly revered 'till this day. We've hosted your veterans for many years (until 2015, I think) to celebrate and thank them. We know you guys got involved out of principle, without ever being attacked yourself. My own mother would not have survived the infamous dutch hunger winter if it had not been for canadian liberators. We'll never forget!
Please visit Holland when you can, you'll find you're very welcome.
In honour of your father I greet you with gratitude, from the Netherlands.
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@@mourlyvold7655 Thank you for the kind words , Dad often spoke about the way they were treated by the Dutch people after the liberation. He didn't talk a lot about the war, but one of his good memories was the Dutch people.
He had the opportunity on several occasions to return to your country to be celebrated, but it would stir up far more bad memories than good.
Some day I will visit your country in his memory.
Dad was a Royal Canadian Dragoon.
All the best from 🇨🇦
@@robtyndall974 Thank you, and to you!
For as far as possible, I think I can understand your father's hesitation to return here.
When you visit our little country, tell the bartender your drink's on me! 😉
Marie I am so proud and thankful that you took the time to make this video. You were not the only one with tears in eyes, yes even this old biker veteran had feeling of sadness know all those young men gave their lives for our freedom today. We owe that generation so much. My dad was a bomber pilot in WW2 and is still alive today at 97. I have so much respect for what that generation did for us. The video was wonderful and I can't wait for part 2. Take care and be well.
My father-in-law was also a bomber pilot, and later a Michigan state police officer. He died at 53 of a heart attack.
My wife's father and one of my uncles died on D-day at Normandy. Thank you for your show of respect and remembrance. It is important to me that there are young people that value what was given to help other countries in their time of need. And there are those of us that appreciate the help that France gave to the U.S in its birth. I was in Paris in 1976 in my Marine Corps uniform and was not treated politely, which really soured me on ever returning. But seeing your reaction makes me reconsider that thought.
Thank you. I'm British. The magnitude of what they did that day cannot be overstated. The will of free men prevailed over evil. We must all be grateful. God bless you for your beautiful video.
You didn't need to bring flowers, you left tears.
As I said above "You brought your tears and shed them there; all that's necessary."
The crosses got me emotional also.
Your love and respect for the foreign soldiers who died 80 years ago fighting for your freedom is very touching. Love from Florida❤.
As an American in her 60’s, this video brought tears to my eyes. Many take their freedom for granted, and have forgotten the sacrifice men gave, yet all should be grateful for what these fallen men did to ensure our country is free.
30 years ago this month I spent the summer in Normandy with my grandparents, I was 16. My grandfather had landed on one of the British beaches on D-Day as a radio operator and wanted to show his grandchildren where he had been and fought but the strange thing was he took us to all of the beaches, semetaries and museums etc and on into northern France where he fought through but never told us anything about why he had brought us to these places and what had happened to him at them in 1944. About a week and a half into the trip our grandmother told us, me my brother and sister, that he couldn't bring himself to talk about any of it. 50 years of PTSD overwhelmed him. There was no such thing as support or treatment for it back in 1946 when he was discharged after years of war all over Europe and Asia. We later found out that he had seen many of his friends die in northern France while he was lucky despite many close calls. Of course he felt guilt rather than luck.
Great Video :-)
You have done yourself proud with this Part 1. Not distasteful at all and presented with a lot of respect whilst showing details too. Well done :)
This was very touching and heartening to see.
There has been precious little evidence of the "eternal gratitude" of our European neighbours towards Britain during the Brexit times, and I have found myself questioning if the deaths of British servicemen, and the sacrifices made by the UK in the "sacred cause" of liberating Europe from Nazi Germany had been so quickly forgotten.
Much love to you Marie.
Some French are disdainful of the Americans who saved their country twice.
Not you, Marie, and we Americans are extremely grateful!!!!!
Don't forget WW1, even more British died there. Britain kept to its treaties and defended France and Belgium.
@ALAIN TERIEUR Germany was going to lose anyway.
The main American contribution which did contribute to victory was the trade supplies which the allies needed but which put them in heavy debt (the same happened in WW2). Britain shut off American supplies to Germany by a blockade, so American trade with the allies tripled. Germany then launched U-boat attacks on that trade.
@@mikewrasman5103 as a french I can swear to you that in my life I will never forget what you have done for my country ... never. all these men will remain heroes forever and for having been there in 2018, the place is very powerful in emotions. I have the greatest gratitude for what you have done for France and for freedom. I would personally be ready to give my life for your country as well as for the allies, as you did for mine. I love you ❤️
It's the Political PARASITES. Most Citizens only care about the pebble in their Shoe.
While some remember who actually paid the Ultimate Sacrifice for People they never Met.
The empty cans rattle the most. But there are many outside your Cities that know the Price.
It's the same in the US.
How Beautiful ,young lady ,& thank U ! God Bless U !
U Certainly know How to make an old Aussie Digger Cry ! The Emotion that Came over me, Seeing U and listening to U talk is like few others !
We were there also,on the Western Front & have Seen the many Australian Soldiers Graves in many areas of France 🇫🇷 🇦🇺& Shall never forget Seeing them all ! The Price one pays for freedom is High & must not be forgotten !
The beautifully kept gardens & Cemetaries in France is a Stark Reminder,along with Ceremonies alongside our ANZAC Day Reunions R Still Beautiful !
Thank U Mam ,Yes ,Difficult ,But Wonderful ,Beautiful & in Respect of all the Allies Mates & brothers in arms fighting for Freedom of all !
Love to U & Everyone from Downun der Australia !
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The mesh 'ghosts' of the British soldiers storming up the beach are wonderful. Don't know who designed them but they did a brilliant job. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to go and film them.
Marie - Thank you for honoring the thousands of U.S., Canadian, and U.K. heroes resting in those three cemeteries. They gave their lives to stop the spread of evil. Forever, the world will owe them a debt of gratitude.
Marie, you didn't have to bring flowers, you brought your heart and appreciation. That's worth more than flowers
My grandfather's brother was KIA at Omaha Beach on 6/6/44. He was part of 116th regiment 29th infantry division. His unit was in the first wave and suffered 90% casualties. His name is John J. McGarty of Rhode Island. He's buried there and I've visited 3 times. Cemetery staff treat immediate family so well and respectfully. Staff members choose graves at the cemetery to "take care of" with flowers and such. I appreciate how the French people don't forget the sacrifices. Thank you for your video.
It is so refreshing to see someone your age do something like this. France has always stood with America and may America always stand with France. I consider you an honorary American because God knows you actually love America more than some Americans
Not to disagree but ummmm america represents everybody ...anybody can be american so there is no honorary achievement available lol if anybody in the world desires the freedom to do whatever they want then they are definitely american. Nationality means nothing compared to the ideals of freedom.
@@singood7790 yes anyone can be an American IF they come here legally..... so because Marie is so awesome I will stick with the honorary
Being an American is being able to express your opinions and constitutional rights...you sir ....seem to have a problem with that
Both you idiots missed my point lmao... america is just as diverse as the world...we have everyone and it obviously don't care if your born here so an honorary achievement is a self enriching statement is all I'm saying
@@richanderson722 you sound like a democrat pushing communism because you obviously don't like my opinion nor understood it so thanks for making that clear MR.Putin.
God bless America , God bless France , God bless Mexico ( my county ) . Greetings and hugs from Mexico.
Wtf Mexico has nothing to do with this.
Mexico is a beautiful country and great people.
@@jamesstone7283 So? His comment was gracious and generous, unlike yours.
@@catherinelw9365 aren't we talking about ww2 ,??
@@catherinelw9365 ok. God bless Russia they did sacrifice a couple of million
I went to Paris last year and fell in love with France. As an American, I am proud that we were able to help liberate your beautiful country full of very nice people.
Over the years I had the HONOR of meeting several WW II vets. What a wonderful and strong group! They had/have a real sense of duty. The United States was not getting bombed on a regular bases, therefore our manufacturing could continue My country believed that they had to help STOP the Axis Powers at ALL costs. Had to!!!! Thank GOD they did.
At one point you said I didn't bring flowers. Young lady you brought respect and thankfulness! That my dear is far better than flowers. And you were right they were about your age. I may have told you this before, back in the 1970's I met a man who spent his 18th birthday hitting the beach at Normandy. I told him Mr. Davis I can't fit that into my head.
These cemeteries are well maintained and beautiful. Thank you Young Lady for taking the time to do this, My GOD continue to watch over and take care of you. You to are very special.................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Liberty never comes from great leaders or governments. Liberty comes from ordinary people doing extraordinary things. All in the belief of something better.
Beautifully respectful video.
Well said, *very* well said!
My german Great Grandfather was in Normandy as a Soldier on that day. He told us that he woke up, looked out of his bunker and saw the whole horizon just full of ships. His group didn't fight back because someone had sabotaged their ammunition boxes in the depots - they contained only stones 😂
He wasn't too bothered about it since it likely saved their and many others lifes on that day 🍀🍀🍀
And now Germany is free and our ally.🇺🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪
Years ago, I was able to visit Normandy when I was 16 with a group of about 40 other kids my age. We were all laughing and goofing off when we got there. When we left, it was dead silent. Most of us had tears in our eyes.
It's easily the most powerful memorial I've ever been to. The French did such a perfect job in its design and it's immediately clear just how much they care as you see just how well maintained it all is.
I wish every American, Brit, and Canadian could make a trip there to be reminded of the sacrifices so many many made at what should have been the height of their lives.
Thank you for showing this. My father landed on Omaha beach on D-Day. He didn't talk about it much. I can't imagine the horror of what he and the other men witnessed. Seeing all those bomb craters was amazing. Five days before he passed away, he was awarded the French Medal of Liberty, sitting at attention in a wheelchair in the hospital. I think he was waiting to receive it before passing. He was buried with that medal pinned to his chest.
My grandpa participated in D-Day. He was the navigator of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber. He was bombing Nazi defense positions. Fortunately, he survived, otherwise, I never would have existed. I can't help but get emotional as I watch this.
Really?
@@kai-ht3qs um, yes.
My Pops (may he RIP) came up that hill at Normandy at 17 yrs of age not knowing what was to be. He died in 1998 and I miss him so much. He made it up that hill and all the way to Berlin and with God's hand keeping him safe lived to speak of it. He said little to his children and grand children about his experiences only that he knew he had to be there to keep God's people free.
god bless him
i saw a story of the French care takers and how they bring sand from Omaha beach and rub or scrub the sand into the letters of the headstone to give them the brown/gold coloring to the lettering. The did it with care and pride. Amazing what happenings in the background nobody gets to see... its memorial day 2024 weekend, my youtube sent your video to me. Thank you for posing this video
You young LADY impress me SO much. You have since I first located your videos. You are special, so smart, and you have a good heart!! And you have been to my home state of West Virginia. Your parents and family should be so proud. I'm certain they are! They raised a wonderful and intelligent daughter! You my dear have a kind heart and a great understanding of world events & history. It steams me that some/a few people these days want to rewrite history. I cannot understand those people. Or maybe I refuse to understand them !?! I think they lie to themselves. I have had the honor of meeting many veterans of this war. Thank GOD above they were there and did what they did! A mere thank you does NOT seem like it is enough. But that is all I have. Veterans and the military are in my prayers!! Freedom is NOT free. It never has been.......... I believe deep in my heart that you lady understand this very well. You amaze me with how intelligent and loving you are to be so young. I do not know much about your education, but someone or several someones did an outstanding job!!! Bravo......... Merci!!!!
This should be shown to all our School Children so they know about the sacrifice these men made for Freedom. Thank you Marie you did a good thing here. May your God Bless you!
Two thumbs up for your suggestion!
Yep, nailing fascism.
I want you ta know your a very special lady with a beautiful heart & soul, my Momma passed away about a month ago & my Pop about 6yrs ago. My Pop was in the Army & I served 8 yrs in the Navy from 1984 to 1992 so this trip means a lot ta me & my family, thank you so much for sharin darlin ❤ 😪
I'm grateful for you and your father's service.
Rodney Brewer+ Did 12 years myself mucker 1980 to 1992, joined at 16.
As a Canadian, who was formerly an American, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit and remember those who valiantly fought in defence of liberty. Your efforts are much appreciated.
Why did you leave?
@@phillipbanes5484 Not the place for this!
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My grandfather jumped in with the 101st prior to the beach landings. He was one of those who made it through the war alive. My son and members of his unit, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment were invited to attend the 75th D Day anniversary in France. He mentioned how kind and appreciative the French people were to him, even inviting him into their homes.
I’m not crying! You’re crying!
-combat veteran. US Army.
Thank you.
-An American
Yes, yes I am.
Thank you for your service and your family for there sacrifice!🇺🇸
I wish more people especially here in the states understood the sacrifices made for our country. Many of them cry and complain about how bad America is. These men died for their right to do so. But I just don’t think they truly understand. Thank you Marie.
Beautiful words, they died fighting Fascism.
And they died in a faraway land with their military brothers by their side but their families far away.
Also many people don’t understand that the eighth Air Force played a pivotal role in destroying German infrastructure. It decimated the German Air Force to the point it could not make a counterattack on the beaches. Over 30,000 US airmen paid the ultimate sacrifice in the month of May leading up to the invasion. It should also be noted that the eighth Air Force lost more men in combat than All the Marines combined in WWII.
Marie, you are Beautiful, wonderful, precious, but that big old heart makes you special. God love you.!
Bless you Marie. Every one of those men and boys forgives you for not taking flowers. Your love and respect was more than enough.
Beautifully done. Thank you. American veteran here, the whole world is forgetting the sacrifices of freedom! Your tears are true flowers!!!!!
What Reagan said is true. Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction.
It must be guarded, passed down, and when need be, fought for.
Didn’t think I’d be as moved by seeing your video. Hard to wrap your head around the sacrifices made by this hero’s. Have a great evening Marie!
Hello FrenchTastic, it's alright not to bring flowers. What's important is your presence there at the American soldier's cemetery and your sincere gratitude to these soldier's. Also merci for bringing your big heart❤!!!!!!
Greetings from San Francisco California, U.S.A. your American friend "Eddie"!
Take care and be safe.
"viva la France, viva America!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😊🙋♂️
You have a good heat, Marie. My father was on a naval ship off shore for this. He did not speak of this much. As a former US Airman and a US Army soldier, I thank you for the respect you have shown to all our fallen Brothers in Arms. Bravo Zulu.
Thank you and your family for your service sir. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Thanks for taking us on this journey to Allied cemeteries. As a Canadian, I was moved by your tribute to these young soldiers. My wife and I were planning to visit to honour those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. My wife's grandfather was a soldier in France and Belgium during WW1 and her step father was a navigator on a Lancaster bomber during WW2.
You have heroes in your family legacy🇺🇸🇨🇦🇫🇷🇬🇧.
Respect and comradeship from the south. i always belt O Canada during NHL games.
@@travisbounds4746 back at you!
@@jimreilly917 thanks. They put their lives on the line. I’ve studied the records of both in great detail. I’m grateful for their sacrifices
If it wasn't for the French, the United States of America may not exist. The feeling is mutual. Vive la France! God Bless the United States of America!
On 4 July, 1917, Col. C.E. Stanton, an aide to Gen. Pershing, went to LaFayette's grave and said "LaFayette, we are here". It was acknowledgment of our debt to France and notice that we had come to repay it. As France had come to our land to help us drive the oppressor from it, so had the Americans come to her land to help her drive the oppressor from it.
The statement is often misquoted as "LaFayette, here we are" and often is mistakenly attributed to Pershing himself.
@@ralphtomlinson4520 Thank you for mentioning this. I choke up every time I think of it. What a statement and gesture by Col Stanton.
Another moving story of Franco-American friendship is that of WWII fighter pilot Billie D. Harris. I anyone is unfamiliar, this video is worth the 3 minutes it takes to watch: czcams.com/video/bafoN8rd6ig/video.html
If it wasn't for the French, and Dutch, we would not be here. The British would have won.
You talk shit yeah?
@@kai-ht3qs What?
Little one,
You are an American trapped in the body of a Beautiful French women. Thank you so much for taking a bunch of Americans on this ( don't know about the rest of you but my eyes are flowing) powerfully emotional journey with you. And speaking ad a veteran may I also say the respect you show to those who have fallen in service to there country is, well shorty I can't seem to find the right words? I hope you and yours know only peace in your journey through life. Much love from Oregon USA.
You honor my father by walking in his footsteps and your respect is just overwhelming, thank you
Hi Marie, during the 1980s I served in the British army for 8 years and in my final 2 years whilst with NATO, I was lucky enough to work alongside American, Canadian, Danish, Italian, Norwegian, Turkish and West German soldiers (unfortunately no French) but your emotional and respectable trip certainly helped me understand their sacrifices are still being remembered. It is so important they we learn and understand history in order not to repeat it. Thank you so much for this.
Thank you for paying your respects. I have a great-uncle buried in the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in Romagne, France. He was killed in action on November 4, 1918 - one week before WWI ended. It's nice to see people still paying respects to those who sacrificed all.
I agree that you brought a really big heart to this video. My dad was a combat infantryman in 1937 fighting off the Nips. I took him to Omaha Beach in 1993. I made at least five trips to allied cemeteries in Normandie. It doesn't matter how you express yourself with words either English or French. What matters is that heart of yours. You're welcome at my Riviera appt anytime to share some Calvados or some Tielle Setoise. Remember that penicillin was discovered and published in Paris 1893. Chlorpromazine in Paris 1949 by Paul Charpentier. Plavix 1996 by Sanofi Synthelabo. The veterans saved you because they knew you could invent Miracle Drugs when we cannot. I majored in chemistry and got an A in biochemistry but never invented the Miracle Drug.
Thank you so much Marie for this video. I am a 66 year old American that is so proud to be an American . I cried through your entire tribute . Thanks so much.
My heart was in my throat as soon as you got to the American Cemetery, and I was crying right along with you. Thank you, Marie, for taking us along on this somber celebration of freedom, this is a trip that you will remember the rest of your life. 🇺🇸✌️😎
Marie -- wow, thanks for posting this! I'm retired US Army and I thought visiting OUR Arlington Nat'l Cemetery was emotionally draining (and totally worth it)... but THIS... you've convinced me to put this on my bucket list. I could feel your tears across an ocean... the world needs more people like you... compassionate, honest, authentic... loved all of it!
Very well said! I agree. 👍
I could feel the peace in this video. So beautiful & respectful. The deep appreciation you show & feel, is beyond wonderful. All of those who sacrificed their lives for us on those beaches are definitely smiling down at you.
As the grandson of a French-Canadien soldier That Landed on Juno beach First Thank you FrenchTastic for the video And thank you to those that look after the gravesites of all these men We are honored of the level of care you give these men's resting sites And wow the birds of peace chirping is wonderful It was my Grandfather that spoke French Acadian And English along with Native Cree And it was Normandie that was most close to him As our family for a thousand years lived in this region And fought longside the first Norman king of England back then from the same beach And beyond From then to now the family has fought for what was right And today we know peace Vive la Liberte - l'amour de la France Merci !
Not enough words to express our deepest appreciation for what you have done Marie.❤🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
You don't need to bring flowers, you brought yourself. That means more than flowers.
My Father in Law (now deceased) was a British Paratrooper in the D-Day Landings and was over the moon when I paid for him and my Mother in Law to go and see the graves of his comrades before he died. I have been in the Army but thankfully there were no wars going on at that time. Wars are no good for anyone and leave just a trail of human loss and destruction behind. No one wins. Regards, Jim in NI UK
I traveled from the United States (Miami) to the Normandy area years ago, and visited the same Normandy American Cemetery. It was a powerful and moving experience for me…one which I will never forget.
Thank you Marie. You brought yourself there no flowers necessary. It made me feel honored you would want to go. So many young lives lost. The average age was 19. Can you imagine? Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
My dad was at Normandy, thanks so much Marie for this trip and sharing it with us all. Brought me to tears!
You humbled yourself in the presence of those great men, and shed a tear for their sacrifice for us all. That is far greater respect than flowers. It makes me happy that young people, such as yourself, are taking an interest in history. Keep exploring the world, and enjoy the journey!