Normandy-Beach News

REMEMBRANCE Day cast a solemn silence over Southport, with many people paying their respects to fallen soldiers.

Today, we honor our military veterans. All of our veterans. Some paid more of a price for their patriotism than others, but they all have paid a price, which we should heartily acknowledge.

Frank Deegan salutes during the American national anthem at a ceremony marking the liberation of Belgium in Fouron le Comte, Belgium, on Sept.

The federal government opened three new veterans' cemeteries around the country this year, but thousands of military veterans still find they live hundreds of miles away from a possible final resting spot alongside fellow vets.

Peter Vandyke's steps have slowed since he stormed Normandy Beach, but his 1942 Army uniform still fits and he wore it proudly as the National World War II Museum dedicated a $60 million expansion as Tom Hanks and other celebrities looked on Friday.

The SFA Percussion Ensemble will present its annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

Arthur Argiriou, 88, passed away on Tuesday surrounded by family after a short illness.

Although Bill Prindible was trained as a fighter pilot, his role in World War II was changed to transport aircraft for the big invasion.

The tantalizing aroma of smoked meat was drawing in people before the festival even officially opened.

September may be ending, but there is no reason to put away those barbecue grills just yet.

One was in the Navy. The other in the Army. One saw brutal combat. The other helped keep records on those who were injured and made sure an Army hospital in France ran smoothly.

The Normandy Beach Improvement Association will host its annual Fourth of July flag raising at 1 p.m. Saturday, association members said.

With its commanding presence, it's one of the most beautiful and serene places anywhere.

LACEY - It took from 7:10 to 8:30 a.m. for Leonard "Bud" Lomell and his men to successfully complete a dangerous mission during D-Day. It took him slightly longer for him to describe the events of that fateful day to township high school students on Friday.

The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources is presenting a free seminar, open to the public, in partnership with Brookdale Community College and Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce entitled "Putting Your Best Foot Forward Job Search Strategies for the Seasoned Employee," Tuesday, June 16 at the ATEC Building at Brookdale, 765 Newman ...

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is facing intense pressure to step downA a ' including a so-called "cyber coup" a 'A in the wake of a expenses scandal that has led to resignations from his Cabinet and rocked the country's political scene.

At 4 a.m. on June 6, 1944, 250 army rangers led by Staff Sgt. Bud Lomell of Toms River, an eventual Medal of Honor recipient, climbed up a cliff over Normandy Beach, France, to dismantle two large artillery guns aimed at the allied invasion fleet lying off the French coast.

Saturday, President Obama joined world leaders at the famed Normandy Beach to honor the sacrifice of those who died and the few still alive today.

Roger and Huguette Joret pose in front of their residence in Chef-du-Pont, northwestern France,A last month.

William Trumbly was in combat almost from the moment he hit the ground on Normandy Beach in 1944 shortly after D-Day until he was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge.