One WWII veteran had a profound moment on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He returned to Utah Beach one of the beaches where the Invasion of Normandy launched.
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Walking through the sand, it's clear the veteran is overwhelmed by emotion. I've never been in the armed service, but I can imagine that the moment was intense. All those emotions swelling at once. While I can't confirm that the veteran actually took place in D-Day, it would seem so given the significance of the video and how he acts.
The veteran stares down at his feet as if imagining all the years away. 80 years ago, the beach was a blood-soaked scene of carnage and chaos. It was a place of sound and fury and the horrors of war and the strengths and fortitude of young men laying down their lives. It was a day that never ends and sticks with a man his entire life. Today, the beach is calm. The waves wash in and wash over the veterans feet and wash away all the footprints, all the blood, all the sounds of war.
Today, the beaches of D-Day are peaceful.
Special moment for this WWII Veteran visiting Utah Beach (Normandy) for D-Day?s 80th Anniversary ??
We salute you sir and thank you for your service ??? pic.twitter.com/4onfR508a2
