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World War II History Dates

September 1, 1939 – Germany invades Poland.  Two days later France and Britain declare war on Germany.

June 22, 1940 – France surrenders to Germany.

December 7, 1941 – Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.  U.S. declares war on Japan the next day, and on Germany and Italy one week later.

November 7, 1942 – Allied forces land in North Africa.

July 10, 1943 – Allied forces invade Sicily.

June 6, 1944 – Allied forces invade Normandy.

May 7, 1945 – Germany surrendered to the Allied forces.

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The Allies in World War II
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Savador, Ethiopia, France, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Russia, San Marion, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Syria, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yugoslavia.

{source: http://americasbesthistory.com}

It is always heartwarming to see the whole town ( well almost) turn out to Honor our Veterans, not only today but also the many volunteers who helped with the Flags at Glen Cemetery. Although we were unable to help with that project or attend the Memorial Services, we were able to do some sprucing and decorating at The Serviceman’s Memorial sign near Monicals. It was an Honor to be able to do this. To say Thank you each and everyday in our own small way.

Photos HERE

Throughout our Nation’s history there have always been brave men and women who fought in countless ways to preserve the freedoms we hold so dear. In freezing cold and Desert heat, wounded, alone, the shells and shooting all around. But even as the bombs and bullets raged around them, still they fought. It is because of these brave warriors that we still live in a Free Country. So on this and “everyday” I say, We still remember, We still care and We still Thank them all and  to our troops, who as I write this are off in distant lands, away from their loved ones in fighting for the people and ideals of this country. THANK YOU and Come home safely.

Thanks to Randy Swan who helped us get the new truck assembly/halyard installed on the flagpole out at the Veterans/First Responders’ Sign. As you can see both the U.S. flag and the POW/MIA flag waving proudly and beautifully. Again a heartfelt thank you to Randy who helped us put everything in place.

For our Veterans & those who serve our country you are Never Forgotten…

In addition to This new Page here, we have created what we hope will be a 1 stop resource section for Veterans on our main website Your can click here for that page.