Justin Faulconer
The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will honor the 4,427 men lost on D-Day during its Flames of Memory this weekend.
The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Arranged throughout the memorial's grounds in the town of Bedford, thousands of luminarias will light up the night in honor of the fallen and their sacrifices. Visitors are invited to park and walk through the illuminated memorial or drive around the circle to view from their vehicles.
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Guests on both Friday and Saturday evening can experience Christmas 1944 on the frontlines with "Christmas in Wartime." The unique presentation features re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War II.
The Bedford memorial, which is in its 23rd year of operation, commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion in early June.
G.I. Santa makes his annual appearance on Saturday. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Flames of Memory 2024 is sponsored by Framatome, Rosie's Gaming Emporium, Lowe's and the Town of Bedford.
Justin Faulconer, (434) 473-2607
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