LES FLEURS DE LA MÉMOIRE
On June 6th, 1944 the allied troops landed in Normandy.
So marking the beginning of the liberation of Europe with the Nazi yoke.
Never let us forget the thousands of soldiers who rest on our ground for our Freedom
At the foot of each cross, a soldier lies, and this soldier has its own history.
So marking the beginning of the liberation of Europe with the Nazi yoke.
Never let us forget the thousands of soldiers who rest on our ground for our Freedom
At the foot of each cross, a soldier lies, and this soldier has its own history.
BREAKING NEWS
CLOSURE OF SOME SQUARES IN COLLEVILLE SUR MER CEMETERY
During bad weather conditions, it is sometimes temporarily forbidden to walk on the lawns of certain squares of the American Cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer (plots surrounded by ropes).
We thank you not to cross these boundaries, even if, and we understand this well (especially for those who come from far away), it can be frustrating not to lay the flowers at the foot of the tombs: failing this, depositing them along the boundaries of the square concerned will have the same symbolic value and will not affect the integrity of the site. Let us think that there are hundreds of thousands of visitors every year (2 million may be reached in 2019) and it is our duty to respect these places.
For more informations, please contact the cemetery at +33 2 31 51 62 00.
We thank you not to cross these boundaries, even if, and we understand this well (especially for those who come from far away), it can be frustrating not to lay the flowers at the foot of the tombs: failing this, depositing them along the boundaries of the square concerned will have the same symbolic value and will not affect the integrity of the site. Let us think that there are hundreds of thousands of visitors every year (2 million may be reached in 2019) and it is our duty to respect these places.
For more informations, please contact the cemetery at +33 2 31 51 62 00.
LABEL OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Our Association has obtained permission to use the logo of the label of the 75 th anniversary of the Landing in Normandy.
A report on the ceremony in Utah-Beach on the website of Manche.fr
Un reportage sur la Cérémonie à Utah-Beach sur le site de Manche.fr
ADMISSION POLICY AT THE NORMANDY AMERCIAN CEMETERY VISITOR CENTER
New dates for summer hours :
April 01 to September 30 (9 am to 6 pm)
On Monday, June 11, 2018, a final admission rule was applied to the Visitors Centre of the American Cemetery in Normandy.
No admission is accepted after 17.45 in summer hours [ summer hours: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.] and 16.45 in winter hours [winter hours: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.].
The Visitors' Centre remains open until 18h00 for visitors already inside. This avoids some disappointment to visitors who enter just before closing and are invited out without having the opportunity to enjoy the place.
April 01 to September 30 (9 am to 6 pm)
On Monday, June 11, 2018, a final admission rule was applied to the Visitors Centre of the American Cemetery in Normandy.
No admission is accepted after 17.45 in summer hours [ summer hours: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.] and 16.45 in winter hours [winter hours: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.].
The Visitors' Centre remains open until 18h00 for visitors already inside. This avoids some disappointment to visitors who enter just before closing and are invited out without having the opportunity to enjoy the place.
MESSAGE FROM MR DU VERNAY, CONSUL OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr. Du Vernay, Consul of the United States for Western France, had to address all members via the Bulletin 23 published this month and could not do so within the deadlines imposed by the printing company. The article of his pen was to be on the front page of the bulletin.
Mr. Chairman,
Dear Members of the “Flowers of Remembrance” association,
I wish you all the best for 2019! It is our duty to remember those brave soldiers who fell on the field of battle defending the right to freedom. When I visit the cemeteries and monuments in Normandy, I never fail to be
moved by the endeavors of our French friends to perpetuate the memory of the American and Allied soldiers who died during the Liberation of France. It is my hope that the younger generations of American and French citizens will continue to honor those young soldiers who sacrificed their lives so that ours could be long, free and prosperous. As we all know, the history of France is closely tied to that of the United States. Together, we must carry the torch of remembrance in order to uphold and defend the values our two countries share. Thank you.
James Du Vernay, United States Consul for Western France
Dear Members of the “Flowers of Remembrance” association,
I wish you all the best for 2019! It is our duty to remember those brave soldiers who fell on the field of battle defending the right to freedom. When I visit the cemeteries and monuments in Normandy, I never fail to be
moved by the endeavors of our French friends to perpetuate the memory of the American and Allied soldiers who died during the Liberation of France. It is my hope that the younger generations of American and French citizens will continue to honor those young soldiers who sacrificed their lives so that ours could be long, free and prosperous. As we all know, the history of France is closely tied to that of the United States. Together, we must carry the torch of remembrance in order to uphold and defend the values our two countries share. Thank you.
James Du Vernay, United States Consul for Western France
NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY VISITOR CENTER
The Normandy Visitor Center will be closed to the public beginning February 4, 2019 due to a total renovation of the exhibit space. It’s anticipated the visitor center will re-open in early May 2019. As part of the effort, a portion of the parking lot will be closed beginning in late November 2018 and lasting through the duration of the project. Restrooms will continue to be available onsite. Temporary restrooms will be in place beginning in January 2019. Despite the scheduled construction work, site staff will have a temporary facility to welcome visitors and next of kin.
The cemetery grounds will remain open, and the cemetery hours of operation will remain the same.
ABMC appreciates the public’s understanding as it relates to this closure. The agency is working to bring an excellent experience to future visitors.
The cemetery grounds will remain open, and the cemetery hours of operation will remain the same.
ABMC appreciates the public’s understanding as it relates to this closure. The agency is working to bring an excellent experience to future visitors.
Report on local TV of the 11/25/2017.
LAST PAST EVENT
MEETING WITH VETERANS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
June 3, 2019
On Monday, June 3, the association welcomed 4 veterans to the "Archives départementales" de Saint-Lô as part of an educational project with the Pasteur College of Saint Lô and the Canisy College. The veterans answered the questions of the college students.
The 4 Veterans: from left to right Mr Daniel Bananzio, Mr Norman Duncan, Mr Harold Stephens and Mr Walter Hurd
Mr Daniel Bananzio 1944, 141 st Quatermaster Truck Company
Mr Daniel Bananzio, 2019
Mr Norman Duncan 1944, E Co, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
Mr Norman Duncan, 2019
Mr Harold Stephens 1944, 246th Signal Operation Company, 1st Army
Mr Harold Stephens, 2019
Mr Walter Hurd 1944,82nd Airborne Division, 456th PFAB A battery
Mr Walter Hurd, 2019
Set up for photo of all participants
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One of your family members, a friend is buried in one of the two American Cemeteries in Normandy :
It's likely a member of Les Fleurs de la Mémoire pays tribute to him laying a flower on his grave at least once a year.
If you would like to know if he has been adopted, please contact :
- Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
- Brittany American Cemetery in Saint-James.
- Brittany American Cemetery in Saint-James.
It's likely a member of Les Fleurs de la Mémoire pays tribute to him laying a flower on his grave at least once a year.
If you would like to know if he has been adopted, please contact :
We guarantee a response.
Regards.
The President.
Regards.
The President.