The French press covered the event THOROUGHLY - they wanted to hear President Obama and Sarkozy .. and the other players. In addition, they (rather, it) is fully aware that many (most) of the veterans are dying off and want to honor them!!!

Thanks for the thanks, Ladies........but what I was looking for was how it was remembered in France today. My experience tells me that for years people reached out when they realized I was a "Normandie GI". Curious if there are many like "mon ami' Jean Luc today. And of course how did the media present the day.?

Yes AL - please let me thank you properly. I failed to do so and appreciate your post. Best, Karen

Al -- I send you my thanks and kisses in this post. Sincerely. :-) And I'm glad you're here to write of it.
I watched the ceremony on CNN yesterday and I was very moved by it all.

Al - trust me. The Bonjour Paris team was watching the ceremony and speeches with avid interest. You'll read about it next week. We are busy following the girls SEE Paris ;-)

This weekend with a big remembrance in Carentan,Normandie. Suprised no posting re this on BP.Wondering, although the French Premier will be there, what the reaction is from everyday Frenchmen.

Some years ago I was visiting the DDAY Museum at Arromanche and I went to sign in (as is the practice there). I had previously done so on my first visit and included a bit of biography.
Seems the receptionist passed the information along to a young man who made a speacial visit with his wife and children and sought me out as he was told that there was an American veteran there.I go a big embrassade and attention from the mostly French visitors. It was fated because I ran into them at lunch and later at the American cemetary.We then exchanged Xmas emails.Two days ago I got an email telling me how thrilled he was to be going to the 65th Anniversary with his family (they live on the Luxembourg border) and had hoped to be seeing me there.

Amazing how devoted Jean Luc is to the recognition and appreciation of the Allied landings.
I have found in all my visits to France that when some stranger discovers in conversation when I first came to France, I get a three cheek thank you....or at least merci beaucoup.