The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford hosted a large-scale event Thursday that brought in thousands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy.
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.
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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.
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.
During the "Every Story Lives On" ceremony commemorating 80 years since D-Day, T-6 World War II training aircrafts fly over the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
Photos: From the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing
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.
Portraits of Heroes and Faces of the Fallen photo exhibits line the pathways at the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
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.
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.
Gary Persinger, left, dressed in military attire from the first wave of troops ashore during Operation Overlord, and Tom Arena, representing the 2nd Ranger Battalion, attend the "Every Story Lives On" ceremony commemorating 80 years since D-Day at the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
Franklin County dentist Brian Alexander quit his job after being unhappy with a dental group he sold his practice to, and he started a dump truck hauling business. He recently started a new dentist practice and works both endeavors.
Robert Bouley, D-Day veteran who served with the Marine Corps, 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.
During the "Every Story Lives On" ceremony commemorating 80 years since D-Day, T-6 World War II training aircrafts fly over the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday.
