Today is the 60th anniversary of D-Day. This was supposed to be a big celebration but already it seems the death of former president Ronald Reagan is going to grab media coverage in the way Princess Diana's death overtook Mother Teresa's.
I will celebrate if I can, by watching "Saving Private Ryan" if it's on TV, or going to the World War II memorial. I'm sure there will be at least some special on TV tonight.
I thought I'd share the thought of one solider going in. Lieutenant Tom Meehan, a company commander of paratroopers, before he got on his plane scribbled a note to his wife and passed it on to be sent to her. His plane was shot down by antiaircraft fire before he ever parachuted.
"Dearest Anne: In a few short hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely I'm not particularly scared but in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my arms.
I love you Sweetheart-forever. Your Tom."
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