It almost puts a pit in my gut to imagine myself in the boots of those men riding in that landing craft,
or one of the Rangers climbing up a cliffside knowing they were in for fight once they got to the top,
or even being in a glider coasting into enemy territory with only the hope that the invasion is successful as a means to survive it.
These men were certainly made out of something else. But sadly, even still, some never got to go home, see their loved ones again, or even know if their efforts paid off.
Yet despite knowing that could be their outcome, they walked onto that landing craft, started climbing that cliff, and loaded into those gliders. Along with many other duties carried out by others that day, of course.
Regardless of how a person feels about that war, the US involvement in it, the outcome, or otherwise. The unbridled courage and determination of the men on this day 79 years ago deserves to be reflected on.
or one of the Rangers climbing up a cliffside knowing they were in for fight once they got to the top,
or even being in a glider coasting into enemy territory with only the hope that the invasion is successful as a means to survive it.
These men were certainly made out of something else. But sadly, even still, some never got to go home, see their loved ones again, or even know if their efforts paid off.
Yet despite knowing that could be their outcome, they walked onto that landing craft, started climbing that cliff, and loaded into those gliders. Along with many other duties carried out by others that day, of course.
Regardless of how a person feels about that war, the US involvement in it, the outcome, or otherwise. The unbridled courage and determination of the men on this day 79 years ago deserves to be reflected on.
