Published Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:20PM EDTSea cadets and naval bands welcomed more than 300 veterans to the port of Dover, England on Sunday, ahead of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Though many veterans expect the experience to be an emotional one, they were in high spirits while boarding the ship, some even getting up to dance as a band played. Although he worries younger generations may have forgotten about his fellow soldiers’ sacrifice, his fears don’t extend to his granddaughter.
Why do you say 'return back'? Doesn't return mean 'to go back'. Either 'return' or 'go back' will do the job.
My grandfather did Normandy 💛
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