Today marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day, and it is appropriate that we honor those who were willing to stand tall against what some considered to be nearly impossible odds to defend our freedoms.
Because of the sacrifices that were made on that day — June 6, 1944 — along the beaches of Normandy, France, Allied forces were able to continue on their mission of defeating Adolph Hitler, the Nazis and the Axis forces that had brought a reign of terror and tyranny to Europe.
The actions of the Allied forces that day created a true turning point in history. They came at a time when there was no gray area in our world, and the choices were stark — there was a clear sense of good vs. evil, democracy vs. world domination, freedom vs. oppression.
We hope that everyone will pause for a moment to