The commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day will likely go down as one of the most poignant and powerful ever to take place at Juno Beach, as it will likely be the last major milestone aging veterans will be alive for.
01:46 | June 5, 202401:39 | 1 hour ago02:18 | June 3, 2024 How Canada marked one of the most important days in the history of the Second World War; and why thousands of young Canadian men volunteered to go to war back then. Expressions of gratitude to Canada are still prominent along the coast near Juno Beach. Dawna Friesen hears from two Normandy residents about their fond memories of liberation, and their fears of what could happen if history is forgotten.
Some of the restrictions in place, and why experts say the water main break serves as a warning to other communities. How Canada marked one of the most important days in the history of the Second World War; and why thousands of young Canadian men volunteered to go to war back then. Expressions of gratitude to Canada are still prominent along the coast near Juno Beach.
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