KWBW’s (1450 AM/ 98.5 FM) John Brennan sat down with Vietnam Veteran and former HPD Officer Tom Angell Friday morning to discuss his visit to the beaches of Normandy and reflect on the events from D-Day 70 years ago.
“The pictures are just a small representation of the effort, planning and sacrifice put forth by many to secure our freedom.” — Tom Angell
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“Ruperts” were dummy paratroopers dropped from airplanes as diversions. The mannequin itself stood half the height of the average man, but looked life-sized when falling from the sky. Upon landing, “Ruperts” would set off fireworks to simulate gun fire.This French high school student portrays an American soldier in the American Cemetery.
