Day 118. Honfleur, France. Omaha Beach.

Stop #2 today was at Omaha Beach, where one of the bloodiest battles in history took place. This is where the Americans came ashore on D-Day. 10,000 soldiers were killed that day. There's a monument and a recently placed sculpture. The Omaha beach sculpture was created to honor the brave men who sacrificed their lives in the hope of restoring freedom to the people of France. "3 elements: Wings of Hope-so the spirit that carried these men on June 6, 1944 continues to inspire us, reminding us that together it is always possible to change the future. Rise-Freedom! - So that the example of those who rose against barbarism helps us remain standing up against all forms of inhumanity. Wings of Fraternity - So that this surge of brotherhood reminds us of our responsibility towards others as well as ourselves. On June 6, 1944, these men were more than soldiers, they were our brothers." These are words we should reflect on at home....Read more