The 64th anniversary of the D-Day invasion may have been passed over by the PD, but I remembered and even mentioned it to my 2 kids. All 7 of my uncles served during WW2, and all but one of them are deceased. I was especially close to 3 of my uncles (on my moms’ side of the family), and will always remember their service to our country and the world which was at war back then.

I was hoping there’d be some mention in Mallard Filmore, but I was disappointed.

Lordy, Lordy …lordy…

I really tried to help you out but after a full 8 minutes of solid research I have concluded that Millard Fillmore did absolutely nothing of any significance on any June 6 throughout his life. Perhaps this should come as no surprise to any of us.

Kerry, to many of us with a sense of history, June 6 will always represent the Normandy invasion of WW2. But this is relevant to only Americans of our generation. Though not yet born on June 6, 1944 I am still old enough to find personal relevance to the Nomandy invasion. My own interest in our nation’s history brings significance to this date. But our time is passing and from today’s perspective this event carries no more importance than the crucial WW1 battle also fought on June 6.

We play a game at our dinner table where the kids (now grandkids) bring a significant event of that date to discuss over dinner. This little dinner table game sure puts the spotlight on the passage of time and the perspective of the younger American generations. After all, what did you know or care about Bacon’s Rebellion when you were a kid?

I would give a pass to not recounting Bacon’s Rebellion or a significant battle on June 6 during WWI(was there?) as no one is still living that participated in those events. There are folks amongst, although leaving us quickly, that participated in one of the most important and historic events to occur in the last 75 years.

June 6, 1918-Battle of Belleau Wood was the first U.S. victory of WWI. I had four great uncles in WWII that all returned. One was a fighter pilot in Europe who went on to be a 2 star general in the Air Force. One was a bomber crewman, and 2 (identical twins) were armed merchant marine who suffered kamikaze attacks at Okinawa. The last of the four passed away 2 weeks ago. My mother held these men up to me as role models as long as I can remember. It is for these 4 reasons that I always remember our vets, why I served myself, and why I remember significant dates such as June 6 without reminders.

Thank you for writing. It is an important day and should be honored. I am really disappointed with the Post for this one.

Slam, my grandfather was dropped into France on a glider on June 6th or 7th. He survived and returned home.

Unfortunately, not all people are as informed or as educated on the subject as yourself. That is why the day deserves at least a line or two about the importance. Maybe, just maybe someone will learn a thing or two from the Post rag and in turn, would show a vet of any type a little appreciation as a result.

Lunar, Mallard Fillmore is a cartoon duck. Millard Fillmore was a lame duck. Now you get it?

Amazed-you are correct, of course. Many thanks to your grandfather the “glider rider” and if he is still with us please pass that on to him. He is among those who saved the world.

Thanks amazed, not up on the cartoons as you can see. The comment makes more sense now. My grandfather was a kid when he was sent to France in WW1. My dad was in Korea. I had an uncle in the navy during WW2 but for the most part I had no one to tell me stories of that war. Even as a history major I somehow managed to get only a small amount of study on WW2. I’ve read a couple of books by Ambrose and a couple of others on WW2 but I am still looking for the quality, definitive book (s) on WW2. Advice anyone.