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Hi sparky, Well said, we owe them for the freedom we have and I know that some youngsters don't appreciate what went on during the war for our freedom, to look at the world now it is frightening, people should stand still to remember them and make this world a better safe place and to love one another, not to fight hate and kill. Thank you spark for making us all think. Love and hugs. Tamara xxxx

While remembering the past wars lets not forget the men and women that are fighting today. My family including myself have served in the U.S. Military at home and abroad and, in some countries are spat on just for doing our jobs. WWII was a great showing of what power a democratic union can have when brought to bear against a despotic regime. And should be remembered and the people who fought there should be thanked for their service. Just remember in wartime or peace time the people in your military have pledged their lives to protect you and your country. You don't have to like them to respect them at least for that

I hear you and hope others do to! We do need to remember I think the young group here need to watch some old was movies one calle d the Longest day for one. and diary of Anne Franks to ge the gest of what went on in Germany at that time. We still need to pray and prasie our Armed Servise people for them doing their best to get all this settled over there so we dont have to worry over here. and bring all wars to a stop. Let them do thier own wars as they have for centuries. Which was always silly for what more power of what. the leaders have all the money any how so what else do they need! grrrrrrrrrrrr Got no war story. For son dont talk about it my Uncle that served in war 2 didnt talk about it. and my dad didnt go for I was born but he worked for Gm to fix the trucks and tanks and all that to go over there to use in the war!

If that war hadn't happened and if it hadn't ended the way it did, I probably wouldn't have my children. Seems as if I digress from the topic, but not totally. My in-laws grew up in Nazi Germany. They got married after the war and they left Germany, which was not in the greatest of shape at that time. They eventually made it to the US where I met my husband. But personal stuff aside, I'm tremendously grateful that the Nazi's were defeated. It's just sad that it took so long and that so many lives were lost before they were. I really wonder how many distant relatives (I have German and Jewish ancestry) were affected by the atrocities committed by that regime. My father served in the army, but that was later. My parent's generation was too young and my grandparent's generation was too old to serve in that particular war. But thank goodness people did. The consequences of the Nazis winning are just unthinkable.

I think that people should be grateful and appreciative to all those people who have ensured our freedom, from every war we've fought. We need to remember those who gave there all, just to keep us free.

Here, here! We do owe a lot to those braves souls

As you know, my son served in Iraq. Twice. We have several family members who have served over the past many years. Yes, we do owe our freedom to all of those who have served and defended us. I will take a moment today to say a prayer for the families who have supported a loved one who is or has served their country.

You know what sparks? I have the highest respect for the elderly because if it weren't for them, we wouldn't be here. Not only respect for them but also for all our military and their families because of all they have to endure to keep all our countries safe and free from harm.

It is vital that we teach our children to remember those that gave their lives Sparky - not just on D-Day but on a thousand other occasions. I just wish that politicians would remember that whilst they stoke their egos sending yet another batch of barely out of puberty young people on the march to fight.

I never seen the war, never had the chance to feel the fear and oppression. But the only thing I can say is that with out those brave soldiers of my fore fathers fighting for freedom, I will never be free. To thy souls in heaven I pray for their eternal peace. Let's all remember their greatness...

My Mum and Dad grew up in Italy and spent their early years in the midst of World War Two and their stories of fear, hunger and grief have haunted them all their lives. I hope as the generations renew that these stories, disturbing as they are, will keep on being told to hopefully instil appreciation for all that we have today. Australia is a relatively new country which became independent in 1901. On the 25th of April every year we celebrate Anzac Day here. ANZAC stands for the Australia New Zealand Army Corps and the reason for its importance in Australia and New Zealand is because on the 25th of April, 1915 we went into battle as an independent nation on the shores of Gallipoli. We were brutally defeated but our soldiers showed the greatest courage and spirit, which to this day is referred to as ‘The Anzac Spirit’. We use Anzac Day every year to remember those who sacrificed so much during this and other wars. “Lest We Forget".

Yeah! The heroes of D-day and WW2 rule! :) I was born post war mid 80's but have seriously studied world war two. It's become sort of a hobby even. My grandfather didn't fight in an organized army but was part of the guerrilla movement here in Leyte,Philippines while awaiting Douglas McArthur's troops to arrive and liberate the Philippines. I love listening to his stories (even though he tends to repeat the same old things I've heard before lol). It's true that we owe our freedom to all these men and women who gave their lives for it, no matter where we live in the world. That's why it irritates me to no end when I see the news about North Korea and all the other military-held nations. Still, I live with the hope that the occupants of those nations may one day have freedom whether by their own efforts or by the guidance of the UN. Many people criticize the war in Iraq and I admit it has cost a lot of civilian lives but when you look at the situation now, how the women there are finally getting education when they would have been shot if they attempted this during Husein's rule, how there is finally freedom of speech and progress in the nation, that is a reward worth fighting for. happy Anniversary to the D-Day soldiers!

Sparks- I may be a "youngster", but my husband is a disabled Army Vet. My father served in Nam, my uncle served, my grandfather served in WWII, and I worked for a man who served in WWII. I certainly haven't forgotten them, nor wiil I. Their service means a great deal, as does the service of those still alive, and those still serving their country. The one story I recall my father sharing with me was when they were playing a game of basketball and a large snake wrapped itself around one of the guys in the stand. It took shining a light in the snake's eyes for the snake to release it's grip. Namaste-Anora

my great grandfather fought in that war, and what the nazi party did was the purest example of human evil i can think of. i'm sometimes afraid of blind hatred i see because of this - for example the anti-muslim feeling in the uk

I will try not to bash anyone, but it may be hard. I went to the awards ceremony for my 2nd grader on Wed. At the beginning of each day at their school, and at these programs, everyone pledges allegiance to the flag of the USA. I grew up doing this, and praying, and singing "God Bless America". As we put our right hands over our hearts, I noticed something. All of the Mexicans in the room and there were a lot of them, were not saying the pledge. I was so angry. Their children were getting awards from the school, our tax dollars had gone to buy special equipment, and hire translaters so that the parents and grandparents of these immigrants, a lot of them illigeal, can understand what is going on, because they refuse to learn our language, though they are living here, collecting benefits, and not paying taxes. Sorry but, I thought of what you are saying here. How many of our good men and women have given their lives so that these people can come here and live free, not having to worry about anything except when their next food stamps and medicaid comes. Can you tell I am an angry American right now. Yes come to this country, live free, have a good life, but please respect our customs, pledge allegiance to the flag of the country that has given you all you thought you would never have. If you don't want to do that simple thing, then go back to the country that gave you nothing, Mexico, or wherever else you come from, and don't want to respect this country. God Bless America, Marilyn

Thank you Sparks, for this important reminder. Never Forget the sacrifices made for our freedom, and NEVER AGAIN allow hatred to fester unchecked for so long that we see horrors such as what happened in the Holocaust before people finally woke up and put a stop to it. Those who deny the existence of the Holocaust where millions of innocent people suffered the most inhumane conditions and were tortured and killed if allowed to persist will condemn us to a repeat of that dark history in our own time. God Bless all who have fought so heroically and valiantly to liberate the oppressed and preserve freedom for the free, God bless their families too. To everyone who has served and everyone who is serving to preserve the interest of liberty and to all of your families, THANK YOU for your sacrifice, without it, we are nothing.

Because of the world quickly moving on,many history stories trended to be forgotten.This trend does no good to the world's future developmen.People who don't know what happened in the past,how can they deal with what will happen in the future.So we should put an end to the trend and remember the history.

My grandfather served on the USS Texas. My father was stationed in New Guinea during WW2 and contracted malaria. I am very proud of both of them.

Wow, i actually absolutely agree!!