9,603 graves are in the American Cemetery with over 1500 names on the Missing in Action Wall.
It was so sobering, yet peaceful and beautiful as it overlooked the British Channel.


These German built turrets were what the Allies were facing as they came closer to Normandie.
Notice the thickness of the concrete.

We stood and listened at the day's end to the Star Spangled Banner
and then the taps as the flag was lowered. We were both so
thankful for these men and all those who lost their lives fighting for
freedom and goodness in the world.