Local Rotary Clubs Launch Operation Overlord 2014

RotaryRotary Districts 7670 (Western NC) and 7570 (Western VA) are pleased to announce Operation Overlord 2014, a new project that entails taking all surviving Normandy invasion campaign veterans (D-day Veterans) living in North Carolina and Virginia to Bedford, Virginia for the 70th Anniversary commemoration. 

The 70th Anniversary commemoration of D-day will kick off on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 11 am at the National D-day Memorial in Bedford.  Special commemoration events will be held daily and conclude with a field chapel service on Sunday, June 8.

The trip to the memorial is free for all Normandy invasion campaign veterans living in Virginia and North Carolina. Local Rotary Clubs will provide transportation, meals, wheelchairs, overnight stays (when applicable), as well as guardians to assist vets.

 “This is a huge undertaking involving many of the organizers of the HonorAir program,” said John Palmer, Co-Chair of the project. “So far we have over 130 Rotary clubs on board throughout the western parts of North Carolina and Virginia.”

A Normandy Invasion Campaign Veteran is defined as any American veteran able to describe in writing his/her participation in the Normandy Campaign (Operation Overlord), from June 6- August 31, 1944 or has documented evidence of receiving an official Normandy Battle Campaign credit.

Acceptable participation would include involvement in pre-invasion air strikes; actual landing or air assaults (paratroops and gliders); follow-up reinforcements; off-shore naval support; air cover or air reconnaissance missions; deception operations; and naval, land or aerial logistical support, medical, and resupply operations.

Program highlights include an honor guard, recognition of D-day veterans, guest speakers, dignitaries, music, and more.

For more information contact your local Rotary Chapter

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