Lee and Karen Duquette
visited the National D-Day Memorial
in Bedford, VA
September 21, 2025 |
This is a privately funded (NOT a National Park Service site), so
the Memorial should remain open during any government shutdowns. This
memorial is usually open daily 10AM to 5PM but closed on Mondays, December-February
plus Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s
Day. The Memorial closes at 2PM on New Year’s Eve. Ticket sales
end at 4:30PM (maybe earlier on special days). For
more information on fees, closings, click here.
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This battle did not end the war in Europe (it took 11 more months).
but success on his day created a path to victory. This awe inspiring
memorial shown below pays tribute to their valor, fidelity and unimaginable
sacrifice. Lee and Karen Duquette feel that all Americans have a duty
to keep the spirit of D-Day alive each and every day. Hopefully, soldiers,
sailors and airmen will not be called upon to serve on the battlefield
as these men did, but they deserve to be honored as they defended the
USA.
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Closeup photo of the sign in
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Below: 20-foot-tall bronze relief
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There are several
travel exploration choices below. This does not have to be a linear site,
so you may choose what and where you want to investigate next.
Continue on in order to Great
Falls Park in Fairfax County, Virginia
OR
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