Governor recognizes 80th anniversary of D-Day during Team Kentucky Update

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear recognized the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday.

Beshear named the brave soldiers who fought in the battle as this week’s Kentucky All-Stars.

“Eighty years ago, on D-Day, freedom prevailed, and today we pay tribute to those who fought and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” said Gov. Beshear. “Today is also a time to honor and uplift those heroes who are still with us. Let’s recommit ourselves to honoring all of our armed forces heroes and keep working to be worthy of them and their sacrifices.”

The anniversary recognizes and remembers those that fought in Normandy during World War II on June 6, 1944.

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