US Armed Forces honor fallen in Negreville for D-Day 79

Don Graves, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, discusses his service at Iwo Jima to U.S. Army and Air Force members before a D-Day 79 memorial ceremony in Negreville, France, June 2, 2023. Graves discussed the importance of remaining loyal and working hard so the next generation will have a better tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)
Don Graves, U.S. Marine Corps Iwo Jima veteran, talks with a local young French boy before a D-Day 79 memorial ceremony in Negreville, France, June 2, 2023. Graves provided stories about his service that demonstrated the heroism of all the veterans who served during World War II, no matter the continent, to fight tyranny and injustice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)
A D-Day 79 ceremony took place in Negreville, France, June 2, 2023. In attendence were the USAFE Band, U.S. armed forces members, children from the local school, the Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard, and the local French Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)
A D-Day 79 ceremony took place in Negreville, France, June 2, 2023. In attendence were the USAFE Band, U.S. armed forces members, children from the local school, the Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard, and the local French Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)
A D-Day 79 ceremony took place in Negreville, France, June 2, 2023. In attendence were the USAFE Band, U.S. armed forces members, children from the local school, the Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard, and the local French Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)
A D-Day 79 ceremony took place in Negreville, France, June 2, 2023. In attendence were the USAFE Band, U.S. armed forces members, children from the local school, the Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard, and the local French Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)