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2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and some very special guests will be in France to remember the crucial event and honor the fallen–more than 60 U.S. WWII veterans. The heroes flew directly from Dallas to an airport in Paris on Friday:
American Airlines said they’re aged 96 to a remarkable 107 years old, and the start of veteran flights for the ceremonies this week:
The group traveling from Dallas includes six Medal of Honor recipients from wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam who wish to honor the World War II veterans.
There are also two Rosie the Riveters, representing women who worked in factories and shipyards during the war.
Even before they depart Paris for Normandy, their itinerary is filled to the brim with special…
