At Juno Beach ceremony, Canadian veterans, leaders remind us to ‘stand for democracy’

Canadian veteran William Seifried walks off Juno Beach on the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy .Canadian veterans sit on Juno Beach following the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.A Canadian veteran of the Second World War greets onlookers in Normandy , France.Prince William, the Prince of Wales , greets Canadian veterans at Juno Beach in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy .A Canadian Forces member stands on the dunes of Juno Beach in Courselles-sur-Mer.

Mr. Lovell is among the thousands of Canadian, French and international spectators gathered near the beach at Courseulles-sur-Mer, code-named Juno, Thursday morning, to commemorate those who fought, pay tribute to the 5,000 Canadians who died in the“The democracy which is our way of life did not happen by accident,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the assembled veterans, dignitaries and observers.

“His bags had been packed for weeks. He was so proud to be coming to Normandy. So for him, and all veterans, I can promise that Canada and the world will keep commemorating this significant day for decades and generations to come.” “They carried out their duty with humility, sense of resolve and determination – qualities so characteristic of that remarkable generation.”

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended the British memorial but was not attending the afternoon ceremony. “We will not walk away. Because if we do, Ukraine will be subjugated, and it will not end there. Ukraine’s neighbors will be threatened. All of Europe will be threatened,” Mr. Biden said. “And make no mistake, the autocrats of the world are watching closely. To surrender to bullies, to bow down to dictators, is simply unthinkable.”

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