Back in Normandy to commemorate D-Day

Afternoon, June 6, 2004. In Carentan there was a march-past. Afterwards wreaths were layed by the Mayor and some veterans near the 101 Airborne Monument next to the railway station .

Clancy standing for the bakery of our host. It would noty last long. The mayor spotted him and asked him to join the march. (below)

right: Frank Maio tries to catch Clancy on video
Left: Frank receives his Medal and above: Our French host enjoys the champagne.

Left: The veterans after they received the medal from the major of Carentan.
Because of miscommunication Frank Maio had not received his medal at that moment. The major was a little embarrassed and decided to invite Frank, Clancy and the others at his private room in the town hall to make it a kind of private party, just for the happy few.

Below: The Mayor took all the time to tell about his city during war time and the liberation.
Flnr: Tjieu van Luijt, The Mayor's wife, the Mayor, Frank, an employe from the City Hall, Peter van de Wal, Clancy Lyall, Frans Kortie, an employe from the City Hall and Mrs. van Luijt.

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