A Visit to the Shores of Normandy - Part 1 with Dwight Anderson, Steve Reiter, and Henry Boswell

On June 6, 1944, over 150,000 American, British, and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate the people of France during World War II, a day now known as D-Day. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares personal memories from his visit in 2010 to the Normandy American Cemetery in France, where 4,400 Allied soldiers are buried. The opening scene of the film, Saving Private Ryan, captured both the raw horror and the indisputable heroism of the men who sacrificed their lives for freedom on that shore 80 years ago. You’ll be transported to that moment in time as Dr. Dobson and his guests honor those courageous men who lost their lives.

About Today's Guests:
Dwight "Andy" Anderson was the director of Normandy Visitors Service for the American Battle Monuments Commission. During the Dobson’s visit to France, Anderson served as their tour guide and provided a wealth of information.

Steve Reiter is a media production consultant and coach who has worked in internationally syndicated radio for over 22 years. He is also the founder and president of the Never Alone Project, a non-profit organization working to pass legislation that would allow at least one guest in the hospital, with no time limit, to ensure that a loved one would not have to die alone or make medical decisions without assistance. Steve was married to his wife, Elizabeth, who went home to be with the Lord in 2020. They are the parents of two sons.

Henry "Duke" Boswell was a decorated United States Army paratrooper, war veteran and a survivor of combat in World War II. He made four parachute jumps with the 82nd Airborne behind enemy lines in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and The Netherlands. Boswell landed at Normandy with his fellow soldiers and fought valiantly throughout the D-Day invasion, beginning on June 6th,1944. He went on to serve and fight in the Korean War, where he was seriously wounded by mortar fire. After retiring from the Army as a major in 1963, Boswell moved to Colorado Springs and taught in School District 11. In November 2015, he passed away at the age of 91.

Resources Mentioned:
Normandy American Cemetery - https://www.abmc.gov/normandy

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