World War II veterans, including a 101-year-old Bay Area veteran and a 107-year-old, are traveling to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. King Charles, American Airlines, and various news outlets are honoring and commemorating the veterans' sacrifices and memories of the historic event.
American Airlines kicks off D-Day 80th anniversary trip for World War II veterans to Normandy https://t.co/kwFQ14GYxk
Featured commentary from Max Hastings: Why we commemorate D-Day, 80 years later https://t.co/BjBkX3gqBr
With less than a week to go until we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, our Torch of Commemoration has visited the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Find out about all the events happening this week on our website: https://t.co/OaZGiMapwf #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80 https://t.co/GY0fDrca3o
Thousands mark 80th D-Day anniversary at air show https://t.co/Ql68LRZNQS
π¨πΊπΈ AMERICAN AIRLINES HONORS WWII VETERANS WITH SPECIAL FLIGHT TO NORMANDY American Airlines is flying 70 WWII veterans for free to Europe for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. David Seymour, Americanβs COO and US Army veteran: βWeβre honored to help these heroesβ¦ https://t.co/wSjAQ9Izjm
βOften overlooked, their contributions have come into sharper focus as the number of living D-Day veterans dwindlesand the world prepares for the 80th anniversary of the landings.β Fantastic story package by @DanicaKirka, Kirsty Wigglesworth, Kwiyeon Ha & @NatCasta: https://t.co/TAWQBM5Kfc
Hundreds turn out for funeral of Solihull D-Day war hero https://t.co/IBXPmK7NOt
The international relationships forged on D-Day keep the UK and its allies safe, 80 years on. We will never forget the service of Armed Forces personnel from around the Commonwealth, across Europe and beyond. #DDay80 https://t.co/glkEOnELVQ
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day (6 June 1944), please take a moment to read these incredible stories from some of the last of the veterans of Operation Overlord, the largest ever amphibious invasion. Gathered by @willhumphries_ @thetimes https://t.co/mjRk0INq2E
King presents D-Day veteran with 100th birthday card at Buckingham Palace https://t.co/GDcqsOPsny
Focus - D-day veteran shares memories of storming Normandy beaches, liberating camp β‘οΈ https://t.co/6uWT5LDRZb https://t.co/e9rqTxbslc
King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteran https://t.co/J3LKWRY0Ol
The 80th anniversary of D-ΒDay will be a time for thanksgivingβbut also for reflection on what could come to be seen as the end of an era https://t.co/4PbwfDKRwT π
The 21-year-old Irish postmistress who averted disaster for the Allied forces on D-Day, 80 years ago. ππΌ https://t.co/4gTZmX5pML
D-Day in Australia is often overshadowed by the Pacific conflict of WW2, so I wanted to tell a story of one Australian on June 6 to characterise the bravery of the 3500 Aussies who were involved, 80 years on. So I looked at a lot of records. A lot.
D-Day veteran Jim Miller was honoured to meet The King and Queen at Buckingham Palace for his 100th birthday. He reflected on the Normandy landings and his role in WWII. Now, he's looking forward to attending RBL's commemorations at @Nat_Mem_Arb on 6th June. Happy 100th, Jim! https://t.co/UwypcMoHH2
π¬π§ D-Day 80: Special Tribute β«It means a heck of a lot to me, to return. It's going to be emotional. It's probably going to be the last time. For the veterans, we've always gone to see our pals. This time we will probably say goodbye #frontpagestoday #UK @yorkshirepost π¬π§ https://t.co/I0F9g7tpBM
Region to commemorate 80 years since D-Day landings https://t.co/oZy8fG4Wv0
Region to commemorate 80 years since D-Day landings - tap the pic to read more https://t.co/OTGznnVMgD
King Charles gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteran Jim Miller https://t.co/m2F9gKM2Tp
Dozens of World War II vets β including 107-year-old β fly to France ahead of D-Day anniversary https://t.co/S9mAD9dfIg https://t.co/X29m3vmRpv
βIt was a completely different atmosphere then, you did your bit!' D-Day Veteran, Ken Hay MBE, shares his memories from Normandy as we approach the 80 year anniversary of D-Day. https://t.co/wLSRbbZXti
Almost 80 years on, these are the little-known stories of the Aussies who played a big role in D-Day. Read here: https://t.co/C1YuofuDcP https://t.co/w6dqPJWtbb
Find out how this one Bay Area WWII vet is making his way back to Normandy. https://t.co/bs97c4FFfb
101-year-old Bay Area veteran travels back to France for 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion https://t.co/oBVDoNZikB via @sfchronicle
World War II veterans will travel from Dallas to Normandy | Opinion https://t.co/dSd5m7lctN
Here at @DFWAirport where @AmericanAir is flying several World War II veterans to France on a specially-chartered 787 Dreamliner. The oldest onboard is 107-years-old. https://t.co/4zakacNlEz
"He was the most amazing father" Hundreds of people gather to remember D-Day war hero Albert Price https://t.co/AWPR9o7VwR
The greatest generation boarding flights for likely one of the last major commemorations that they will be able to take part in. https://t.co/WOGy0WTmaP
World War II veterans waiting for their charter flight at Dallas-Fort Worth taking them to commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944. β¦@starsandstripesβ© https://t.co/ZOegrvTwEG
D-Day veteran's funeral held after appeal https://t.co/B8n7sbRCJp
'They gave their todays for your tomorrows' recalls D-Day veteran https://t.co/CSc4jFhEn1
The Yorkshire Post: D-DAY 80: SPECIAL TRIBUTE #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/CC2exh0JOz
Funeral celebrates life of D-Day veteran, 102 https://t.co/HLs63sK6yi
Encouraging words in the minds of allied troops as they landed on the beaches of Normandy on 6 June 1944. π This June, we will celebrate the victories of their cause with major commemorations in Portsmouth and Normandy. π¬π§π«π· π https://t.co/O2OlGfdLrG https://t.co/ewWbuaHoBS
D-Day veteran dies aged 100 https://t.co/HUFZuQ4gns
It has been 80 years since thousands of Allied troops landed on French shores to fight Nazi forces β but only a few are still alive to commemorate one of the biggest victories of the Second World War β¬οΈ https://t.co/WmS1RWUFxf
Radio operator Marie Scott provided a link to D-Day beaches at age 17 https://t.co/YbhZSlp0Bq
The experiences of the youngest British nurse caring for Allied troops returning from the D-Day invasion have been shared ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings βοΈ: @PABenMitchell https://t.co/7PZU86yIWm
π A portrait has been unveiled to honour a 100-year-old Jersey veteran πErnest Thorne is the last Jersey man known to have been involved in the Normandy landings in 1944 π Read about how he was celebrated ahead of the 80th D-Day anniversary https://t.co/VnvJhPh9pH https://t.co/UgvieezC1a
We spoke to surviving D Day vets about their recollections. By @willhumphries - βYour heart is beating and you wonder what the hell is going to happen next. Anybody who says they were brave, well they werenβt. You just had to grin and bear itβ https://t.co/cZ8xsbjf49
On this day, 80 years ago, the first troops began to load onto the ships and landing craft that will take them to Normandy. The size of the landing force means the embarkation process is spread over 5 days. #DDay80 Read more about @TheDDayStory here π https://t.co/QbxLErTW7e
The family of a soldier who died on D-Day will be visiting his grave in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion. https://t.co/igC4iLPBDW
D-Day veteran plans to remember friends in Normandy https://t.co/HDT1WrtCmI #bbcsouthnews
A World War Two veteran has shared his memories of the battles that raged hundreds of miles away from the beaches of Normandy https://t.co/mAbXRLs1DO
King Charles to take part in official birthday celebrations https://t.co/v2ihc50jGR https://t.co/Yj8VFr5kJU
A Northern California World War II veteran is headed back to France to visit Normandy for the first time since the war. https://t.co/Nc2lsb9WtE
He will participate in several events marking the anniversary, including greeting American veterans and their family members to honor those who landed at Utah and Omaha beaches in the north of France in 1944. https://t.co/RxcZ9T10tQ