a korean war vet speaks into a microphone, a volunteer with FMHA stands at a podium, a high school student plays the trumpet with the American flag waving behind herFort Miles Historical Association held a D-Day remembrance to honor Delaware servicemen who perished during the June 6, 1944, landing at Normandy and in the two-month campaign that followed.

The program on June 4 was conducted by FMHA board member Will Short. Fellow board member Ed Paterline related the experience of the 29th Infantry Division on that monumental day in world history.

Thanks to the Cape Gazette for permission to post Ron MacArthur’s excellent coverage of the ceremony.

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