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They did not yearn to be heroes
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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces invaded Nazi-occupied France as part of the largest land, air and sea assault in history.
Of the thousands who fought, the Bedford area is believed to have sustained the most D-Day losses per capita of any U.S. community. Nineteen men from the town and surrounding county died in the first wave of the invasion on the beaches of Normandy.
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The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford honors the 4,400 American and Allied heroes who gave their lives that day. Read more.
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Latest News
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3,000 gather at D-Day Memorial
June 7, 2004
Three men, three stories: D-Day 60 years later
June 6, 2004
It's all 'to keep the memory alive'
March 15, 2004
Getting battle ready
Company A departs for the first time since World War II. Read stories, watch video and see photos of the 2004 deployment and training.
Veteran's son passes legacy to students
April. 19, 2003
A song for heroes
Bob Slaughter's D-Day poem set to music.
Story |  Song
Nov. 23, 2002
D-Day Memorial hosts Veterans Day salute
Nov. 12, 2002
France presents 3 with Legion of Honor
Oct. 24, 2002
'I come here for those boys'
June 6, 2002
Bedford's D-Day claim may be impossible to prove
July 2, 2002
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A student touring the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford reaches to touch the face of a sculptured soldier.
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Bob Slaughter: The Diligent Visionary
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Information
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Funding Crisis
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Burrow trial may be moved
Feb. 21, 2004
U.S. district judge sets date for 2nd trial of Richard Burrow
Feb. 13, 2004
Lawyers trying Burrow seek new venue
Feb. 11, 2004
Burrow pleads not guilty to new charges
Jan. 31, 2004
D-Day Memorial won't suffer, official says
Jan. 13, 2004
Burrows just miss return to normalcy
Jan. 11, 2004
Supporters return to Burrow's defense
Jan. 10, 2004
Prosecutors may be favored in D-Day fundraiser's retrial
Jan. 9, 2004
Burrow again indicted, faces 12 new counts
Jan. 7, 2004
Prosecution, tone change in case against Burrow
Nov. 17, 2003
Bedford reels in wake of lawyer's admission
March 31, 2003
Prosecutors will retry Burrow
March 22, 2003
Jury hung on Burrrow verdict
Dec. 17, 2002
'At no time did I try to deceive'
Dec. 14, 2002
D-Day Memorial Foundation files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Nov. 9, 2002
From quiet tears to quiet fears
June 6, 2002
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Commentary
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Bob Slaughter belongs at the D-Day table
June 6, 2002
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Discussion
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What do you think? Click here to say what's on your mind.
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Sights and Sounds
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Explore the memorial with interactive map that includes photos
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The Dedication
June 6, 2001
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