2004 is the 60th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of World War II. It is difficult today for most people to understand what D-Day means for human civilization. The United States, as has always been its practice, acted on principle to defend Europe from being swallowed whole by Hitler's Germany. The United States was an ocean away, why should it care about Europe? But the sacrifice of an entire generation ensured that a majority of Europe could freely forget our contribution to their liberty. Please, never forget those who sacrifice their lives for the freedom of others.

If you want to get a better understanding of what D-Day meant, please watch the following movies: Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers.