Americans woke on this morning in 1944 with no knowledge of anything extraordinary going on in France while they slept.

They’d soon hear.

D-Day was going on, and what happened that day on the beaches of Normandy changed the world for the better. But the cost was great, and would rise as the Allies got a foothold on Nazi Germany and pushed for 11 more months until the deal was sealed.

World War II was a huge “W” for the good guys. Almost 75 years removed from that day, we need to remember that real people made that happen. Can’t forget that…

The Super Regionals in the NCAA Baseball Tournament begin Friday, and good for all involved. But think about this: most of the young men who took part in D-Day are the same age of the young student-athletes who will play baseball this weekend. Children…

WWII veteran and Baseball Hall of Fame lefthanded hurler Warren Spahn was asked before a start, I think before a game in the 1948 World Series, if he’d ever felt more pressure. He said, “Well, there was the Battle of the Bulge…”

Perspective is a beautiful thing.

God love and bless our WWII veterans. A special “thank you” to the participants of D-Day. More than 156,000 Allied troops landed, some safely as the beachheads were secured. More than 4,000 Allied troops were killed. Most of them were Americans. Because of what they did on the beaches, you can go to the beach this weekend and do beach things that do not involve getting shot at by Germans. You can watch baseball. Sleep on your couch. Mow your yard. Freedom’s not free…

Next week, we’ll share our favorite WWII books and D-Day books. If you wish to nominate yours, you can do that on our Facebook page or by sending us a note to designatedwriters@yahoo.com.

SEEYA!

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