EPISODE · Nov 10, 2024 · 38 MIN
Grafton Memorial
from History of the Lou - NewsRadio 1120 KMOX
In honor of Veteran's Day, Army Veteran and Mayor of Grafton, Illinois joins Sue to talk about the new National Memorial of Military Ascent being built in Grafton. It will be a life-sized WWII reproduction of the U. S. Army Rangers climbing the Pointe Du Hoc cliffs on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Hear the story of Pointe Du Hoc and how it inspired the memorial that will honor all veterans.
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In honor of Veteran's Day, Army Veteran and Mayor of Grafton, Illinois joins Sue to talk about the new National Memorial of Military Ascent being built in Grafton. It will be a life-sized WWII reproduction of the U. S. Army Rangers climbing the Pointe Du Hoc cliffs on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Hear the story of Pointe Du Hoc and how it inspired the memorial that will honor all veterans.
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