Portraits of Heroes and Faces of the Fallen photo exhibits line the pathways at the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times
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During the "Every Story Lives On" ceremony commemorating 80 years since D-Day, T-6 World War II training aircraft make a Missing Man Formation, an aerial salute to commemorate the lives of soldiers killed in combat, at the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes part in the Laying of Wreaths ceremony commemorating 80 years since D-Day at the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
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World War II veteran Robert Key waves to a cheering crowd during an honor parade at the "Every Story Lives On" ceremony for the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on Thursday.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times
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A recognition of D-Day and World War II veterans takes place during the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on Thursday.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU photos, The Roanoke Times
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Representatives from each of the Allied nations and military personnel took part in the "Every Story Lives On" ceremony commemorating 80 years since D-Day at the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times
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Lee Henry (center), of Troutville, waves a flag for D-Day and World War II veterans during an honor parade for the 80th anniversary of D-Day ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on Thursday. Henry is a part of a group called Troutville Sunshine Girls which aims to connect with veterans. Bob Leveque (at right center), of Forest, said he attended the event because his father and uncle served in the Royal Canadian Military overseas during World War II.
