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Dear Friend,
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, when the brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. We must never forget the immense sacrifices they made to defeat Nazi Germany and liberate Europe.
I am honored to have had the opportunity to travel to Normandy to pay tribute to the many Americans and allies who gave their last full measure of devotion on D-Day and in the ensuing fight. I also had the distinction of meeting members of our greatest generation who are still with us today. We must continue to preserve their stories so future generations know the sacrifices they made to defend freedom.
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| Visiting the Normandy American Cemetery in France. |
In his final message to the invading allied force on the eve of D-Day, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower told his warfighters, “The eyes of the world are upon you.” His words and the lessons learned from D-Day and the Second World War are as important in today’s fight for freedom and security around the world as they were 80 years ago.
As we remember what took place on the beaches of Normandy in the struggle against tyranny, let’s continue to work together to safeguard freedom, liberty, and justice for all.
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