The 172.5 acres at Colleville contains the graves of 9,387 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. The graves face westward, towards the United States. The linear placement of each Marble Cross or Star of David is precise. As the shadows on the grass lengthen from this vast collection of individual graves, so many markers, so perfectly aligned, it is impossible to remain unmoved. Your eyes fill with tears.
Monday, June 8, 2009
THE AMERICAN CEMETERY AT COLLEVILLE ON OMAHA BEACH.
The 172.5 acres at Colleville contains the graves of 9,387 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. The graves face westward, towards the United States. The linear placement of each Marble Cross or Star of David is precise. As the shadows on the grass lengthen from this vast collection of individual graves, so many markers, so perfectly aligned, it is impossible to remain unmoved. Your eyes fill with tears.
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