June 6, 1944: D-Day

On June 6, 2004, people all over the world paused to mark what was perhaps Canada's most significant military engagement. Arguably the greatest airborne invasion of all time, Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and turned the tale of the Second World War. VAC has a wealth of information on its Web site dedicated to this anniversary, it's worth a little look. Canada's Veterans laid down their lives, asking ask that we remember.

	Sarah hands a First Day Cover of Canada Post's commemorative D-Day stamp. The artwork of the stamp was unveiled at a breakfast event in Ottawa on June 2, just before the delegation's departure.
Veterans crowd the lobby of the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa as they prepare to head to France.
	The one and only Smoky Smith, Canada's last surviving winner of the Victoria Cross, proudly leads a calvacade through the streets of St-Aubin, France.
After the Candian Battlefields Foundation ceremony at la Place de l'Ancienne Boucherie Al Leeson of The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa observes the monument dedicated to Canadian soldiers.
	Governor General Adrienne Clarkson gets her photo taken with an admiring veteran.
Earl Gouchie displays the wreath he laid to commemorate the North Nova Scotia Highlanders.