Here we are, day four already. Today was the first of the 'working days' - when we attend ceremonies to remember those who took part in the D Day landings.
Today we headed first to Pegasus Bridge, Benouville. For those who don't know, it was the site of the first landings of D Day, when men of the 6th Airborne, led by Major John Howard, took the Bridge (today known as Pegasus Bridge) and held it until relieved by Lord Lovat's commandos.
The Cadets were present at ceremonies within the Museum complex, to remember those who gave their lives and to honour those veterans who are still with us and were present today.
This afternoon we laid a wreath at Graye sur Mer, at the spot where men of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (fellow Riflemen) came ashore on Juno Beach. The cadets were able to talk to veterans of the landings, who told stories of D Day and answered the Cadets questions about the landings.
In a few minutes, we will be heading back to Pegasus Bridge, for the midnight ceremony and fireworks. Although there will be remembrance of the fallen, and of those who are no longer able to be with us, this is always a joyful celebration, as Benouville prides itself on being the first village in France to be liberated. we have heard that tonight there may be fireworks as well.
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