More at the Naval Memorial

Like a 'proper' photographer, I had more than one camera, and now that I've uploaded most of the photos, there's some others I wanted to post from the Naval Memorial Service in Hermanville. Rather than edit the previous post, I've decided to create another post.
So let's start with the boys - proud to be taking part

And here's our very genial host - Jacques, from the Hermanville history association - Histoire Memoire Souvenir. We were told that there had been some discussion about where to place the memorial, but that now everyone agrees it's in the best possible place, with its open view of the sea and the beach.

The laying of the wreaths.

Jacques' lovely wife, Colette, and her American friend, who's been living in France for (I think she said) 50 years.

All the services we attended were moving and emotional. A chance to remember those who were lost, but also an opportunity to meet people, share stories. We were all so glad we came.

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