June 6, 1944

D-Day boggles the mind, especially in this age where there is such a low tolerance for military casualities and weak national will to see wars through to their successful end. Everything about the mission, from storming well defended beaches to the logistics of moving men and materiel into place to the fortuitous break in the weather to the stunning loss of life is difficult to get one's brain around today. Do yourself a favor today: Read, remember, and if you can, thank a World War II vet while you still can.