Just a quick note because I know most of you are spending time with family and I certainly don’t want to intrude. There is a post here that was written for Veteran’s day but has patriotic sentiment that fits the 4th of July. You may not have the time to read it today but maybe you can get around to check out parts of it eventually. It is about a man whom I met who lived near me whom I was very fortunate to meet.
Happy 4th and please be careful if you are setting off any fireworks.
God’s blessings…
Chris Reimers
Here is the post that I enjoyed writing:
https://chrisreimersblog.com/2013/05/27/a-veteran-speaks/
(If you skip to the end of this post, you can hear an audio recording of my interview of Mr. Broniarczyk and his wife.)
Posted by Chris 
Wings of the Wind 
D-Day, The Cost of Freedom
June 6, 2024Eighty years ago today, American soldiers landed on a beach far from home and climbed steep cliffs to successfully complete an important mission. They had trained specifically for the task. Little did they know that the element of surprise they had so hoped for would be negated by the elements and that they would face machine gun fire and German grenades from the cliffs above. In spite of the heavy resistance, they continued on. What the small group of Rangers did on June 6, 1944 represents the best of what happened that day.
Even though I was not yet born, and even though none of the men who survived the climb that day are still alive, I am deeply appreciative of the gift that they were a part of giving me that day. Freedom in any form comes at a price. Some of the time that price can be very high. I am thankful for the men who were there that day.
Chris Reimers
The following videos give more information about the events of that day for those who may be interested:
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