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Omaha Beach (Normandy, France) - D-Day June 6, 1944
Everyone has a story. It might be a co-worker, a neighbor, or a family member. Ordinary people doing some pretty extraordinary things. Untold for many years, this is one of those stories.

The battle on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France is still considered to be the bloodiest battle since Antietam during the American Civil War. Dr. Warren Breniman was there that day and shares his story in this shortened version of his interview.
 
B-24 Liberator Bomber Tail Turret Gunner
Sergeant Kenneth R. Haines was in the 15th Army Air Force in the European theater during World War II, and was a tail turret gunner in B-24 Liberator Bombers. He talks about the mechanics of missions... assembling the crew, getting a briefing, flying the mission, and debriefing. In this shortened video, he also talks about the daily life of a soldier in the Army Air Force. He was interviewed by his grandson, Kenneth Witzman, himself a student at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) who talks with his grandfather about the awards and medals he earned during his service.
 
World War II Homefront in Elkhart, Indiana 
During World War II soldiers were fighting overseas. There were also men and women across the United States contributing to the war effort by working in factories converted for producting war goods. The average citizen also made their contribution by rationing many everyday convenience items. It was quite an amazing time in our nation's recent history! Paul Thomas describes what life was like at home during the war.
 
Vietnam Veteran Interview
Sgt. Charles G. Richardson fought in combat in the Vietnam War during 1967 - 1968. He was severely injured by a grenade, received the Purple Heart, and tells his story. Many Vietnam veterans have a story to tell. Most have not had a proper "welcome home" in recognition and thanks for their service to, and sacrifice for, our country.
 
Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home
Vietnam war veteran, Army Sgt. Charles G. Richardson, is surprised with a "Welcome Home" 40 years later by the group "Warriors' Watch Riders". As a result of this unpopular war, most Vietnam veterans have not had a proper "welcome home" in recognition and thanks for their service to, and sacrifice for, our country.
 
Elkhart Echo Taps From the Heart Ceremony 
Bugles Across America inspired this local Veteran's Day event called "Echo Taps" in Elkhart, Indiana. From Prairie Street Cemetery to Rice Cemetery (a distance of about 3 miles), musicians are spaced about 200 feet apart. Each musician plays a taps solo beginning with position 1. Position 2 picks up the last few notes and continues playing taps. This year there were 92 positions and the echos ended in Rice Cemetery.
 
Elkhart Echo Taps From the Heart Promotional Video
Veteran's Day, each November 11th, is a time to honor the men and women who have served, or are serving, in our armed forces. Echo Taps is a special way to do this. It is a type of celebration that is spreading across the nation that involves people of all ages and skills. Elkhart, Indiana is a town that has performed this special ceremony since 2009. To participate, start this ceremony in your own community, or to contribute money or time, there is contact information at the end of the video.